Elecampane, Hooker Inula
Flowering freely in summer, Inula hookeri (Hooker Inula) is a clump-forming, slowly spreading perennial boasting large, 3 in. across (8 cm), finely rayed, bright yellow flowers from mid-summer to early fall. Usually clustered in groups of 1-3 flowers, each flower features a dark central disc surrounded by fine yellow rays. Inula hookeri is ideal for attracting wildlife; butterflies love the flowers and birds eat the seedheads. The showy blossoms are borne atop leafy stems above a broad, mounding clump of furry, mid-green leaves. Tolerant of most garden soils, Inula hookeri is a great companion plant for heleniums, red hot pokers, monardas, and echinaceas.
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Common names | Elecampane |
| Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Common names | Elecampane |
| Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage |
How many Inula hookeri (Hooker Inula) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Inula hookeri (Hooker Inula) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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