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    • Photo of Inula verbascifolia foliage by Annie's Annuals & Perennials

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    Inula verbascifolia

    Also Known As

    • Inula bocconei
    • Inula candida verbascifolia

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 9"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 9a-10b

    Inula verbascifolia plant details

    Inula verbascifolia is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Inula verbascifolia

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen blue
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 9 IN tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: cottage garden, rock garden, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Inula verbascifolia

    USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Gorgeous foliage! And flowers that aren’t too shabby either! This cutie is covered in wooly grey foliage that is hard to pass by without needing to pet it. The flowers are about an 1” wide & bright yellow & make a great contrast with the gray foliage. Growing 9” tall & 1’ wide (18” with blooms in Summer), it is native to Crete. Needs excellent drainage & does well as a rock garden plant or container plant.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Inula verbascifolia plant

    How to Grow Inula verbascifolia

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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