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Inula racemosa (Indian elecampane)
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2.5m
Max height
Max height
1.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Inula racemosa
Other names
Indian elecampane, Inula , Sunspear, Pushkarmook, Poshkar
Genus
Inula Inula
Species
I. racemosa - I. racemosa is a vigorous, clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with red-flushed stems bearing elliptic to lance-shaped, rough, toothed, mid-green leaves and long racemes of yellow flower heads from late summer to mid-autumn.
Inula racemosa is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
Flower
Yellow in Summer; Yellow in Autumn
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 faded foliage in autumn or early spring.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Inula racemosa (Indian elecampane) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Low Maintenance, Cottage/Informal, City, Beds and borders, Wildflower, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, deep, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Stake as necessary. Roots are used medicinally.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but 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 racemosa
Other names
Indian elecampane, Inula , Sunspear, Pushkarmook, Poshkar
Genus
Inula Inula
Species
I. racemosa - I. racemosa is a vigorous, clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with red-flushed stems bearing elliptic to lance-shaped, rough, toothed, mid-green leaves and long racemes of yellow flower heads from late summer to mid-autumn.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
Yellow in Summer; Yellow in Autumn
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 faded foliage in autumn or early spring.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Inula racemosa (Indian elecampane) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Low Maintenance, Cottage/Informal, City, Beds and borders, Wildflower, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, deep, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Stake as necessary. Roots are used medicinally.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but 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 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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