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Inula ensifolia

Family Compositae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 20 - 40 cm (8 - 16 in)
Spread 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Inula ensifolia (swordleaf inula) bears bright yellow blossoms during early summer to late summer. This plant has foliage that is deep green in colour.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, cut flowers, edging and mass planting.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Inula ensifolia .