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Inula ensifolia 'Compacta' (Swordleaf inula 'Compacta')
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.15m
Max height
Max height
0.3m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Inula ensifolia 'Compacta'
Other names
Swordleaf inula 'Compacta', Dwarf swordleaf inula
Genus
Inula Inula
Variety or Cultivar
'Compacta' _ 'Compacta' is a dwarf, bushy, dense, rhizomatous perennial with stalkless, linear to lance-shaped, mid-green leaves, finely hairy on the margins, and golden-yellow flower heads in summer.
Inula ensifolia 'Compacta' is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
Flower
Golden-yellow in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Inula ensifolia 'Compacta' (Swordleaf inula 'Compacta') will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Rock, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Inula ensifolia 'Compacta'
Other names
Swordleaf inula 'Compacta', Dwarf swordleaf inula
Genus
Inula Inula
Variety or Cultivar
'Compacta' _ 'Compacta' is a dwarf, bushy, dense, rhizomatous perennial with stalkless, linear to lance-shaped, mid-green leaves, finely hairy on the margins, and golden-yellow flower heads in summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
Golden-yellow in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Inula ensifolia 'Compacta' (Swordleaf inula 'Compacta') will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Rock, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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