Inula magnifica
Giant inula, Giant fleabane, Inula afghanica, Showy elecampagne, Showy elecampane
Inula Inula
I. magnifica - I. magnifica is a very large perennial with tall, green leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers in late summer.
Inula magnifica is: Deciduous
Clump-forming, Erect
Yellow in Summer; Yellow in Autumn
Bright-green in Spring; Bright-green in Summer
Generally pest-free.
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
Cut back after flowering. This will help prevent self-seeding.
Division, Seed
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Inula magnifica (Giant inula) will reach a height of 1.8m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Wildlife, Wildflower, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders
Plant in deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Boggy damp conditions, Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Inula magnifica
Giant inula, Giant fleabane, Inula afghanica, Showy elecampagne, Showy elecampane
Inula Inula
I. magnifica - I. magnifica is a very large perennial with tall, green leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers in late summer.
Deciduous
Clump-forming, Erect
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Yellow in Summer; Yellow in Autumn
Bright-green in Spring; Bright-green in Summer
Generally pest-free.
Cut back after flowering. This will help prevent self-seeding.
Division, Seed
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Inula magnifica (Giant inula) will reach a height of 1.8m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Wildlife, Wildflower, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders
Plant in deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Boggy damp conditions, Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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Soil drainage: | Boggy damp conditions, Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | North, East, West | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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