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Inula Species, Elecampane Magnificent, Giant Fleabane, Showy Elecampagne

Inulamagnifica

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Family

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Inula (IN-yoo-luh)

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Species

magnifica (mag-NIH-fee-kuh)

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Synonym

Inula afghanica

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Herbaceous

This plant is resistant to deer

Smooth

Height

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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Gabrielle

(Zone 5a) | May 2006 | positive

For me this has thrived on neglect. I have moved it, and not only did what I move survive, every bit of root that I left grew back. I n...Read More

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Inula Species, Elecampane Magnificent, Giant Fleabane, Showy Elecampagne

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