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Indian elecampane | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Indian elecampane

Inula racemosa

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Inula
Family: Asteraceae
Common Names: pushkarmool, raceme-flowered inula

About this plant

I. racemosa is a clump-forming, deciduous perennial to 2.5m tall. Sturdy, purple-flushed stems bear elliptic, toothed leaves to 30cm long and, in summer, yellow flowerheads up to 6cm across

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoam

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedMoist But Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a deep, fertile, moisture-retentive soil in full sun or partial shade. May require support, see staking perennials

Pruning

Cut back old stems and foliage as the plant dies back for the winter

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by division

Pests

Generally trouble free

Diseases

Powdery mildews may be a problem in conditions that are too dry

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverBanks SlopesWildflower Meadow

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years