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    Inula magnifica

    Also Known As

    • Inula afghanica
    • Elecampane
    • Showy Elecampagne

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 6'
    • W: 3'

    planting zones

    • 7a-9b

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    Inula magnifica plant details

    Inula magnifica is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Inula magnifica

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 3 FT wide, 6 FT tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: big leaves

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Inula magnifica

    USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A superb and dignified plant, but keep in mind that it needs a lot of space, with a great whorl of broad rough foliage and lots of vivid yellow daisies each one 5-6" across, on 6' stems in late summer; makes a very sunny statement, especially effective in wild gardens . S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Statuesque with stalks reaching 6' or more, above bold foliage, Inula magnifca is a late summer bloomer related to Asters, with flowers of brilliant thin yellow petals circling a bright golden center. Attractive to butterflies and pollinators, Inula is wonderful plant for the bak of the border or the wild garden.

    By: Avant Gardens

    Everything about this thing is BIG. Towering to 6 feet tall, leaves up to a foot long, and in summer, big yellow daisy flowers a good six inches across, with many narrow petals. Big, bold, and beautiful. Zone4

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Perennial, basal rosette of huge leaves, big yellow daisies on tall spike summer. Caucasus Mts. -15 °F.

    By: The Desert Northwest

    Gardening facts about Inula magnifica plant

    How to Grow Inula magnifica

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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