Plants > Perennials

Georgian fleabane

Inula orientalis

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Inula
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

A compact-growing herbaceous perennial with leafy stems with hairy, mid-green oval or inverted lance-shaped foliage. In summer, large ornage-yellow 'daisy' flowers emerge from very hairy buds. The ray florets are thin and wavy

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

SandyLoamChalkClay

pH

Neutral

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Alkaline

Acid

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingNorth FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ExposedSheltered

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows easily in any moisture retentive soil in sun or partial shade

Pruning

Cut back to ground level at the end of the season

Propagation

Propagate by division in

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free, although powdery mildews may be a problem if the soil is too dry

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverWildflower MeadowBanks Slopes

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years