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Inula acaulis

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 3"-4"
  • W: 6"-12"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Inula acaulis plant details

Inula acaulis is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Inula acaulis

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous blue
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 3 IN - 4 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Inula acaulis

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Totally different than what I'm used to from inula... same big shaggy yellow daisy flowers in summer, but on a squat little plant only 3-4 inches tall. Zone 5

Gardening facts about Inula acaulis plant

How to Grow Inula acaulis

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • fuzzy

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