Inula

Growing from seed

Start Inula indoors about 8 weeks before your last frost. Seeds usually come up in around 21 days. Move seedlings out once the danger of frost has passed, in partial sun, spaced about 90 cm apart. Expect the first blooms in roughly 90 days.

Companion Planting

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  Coral Bells
  

  Coral BellsExcellent pair

  • ❧Inula attracts Hoverflies and Lacewings and more, which prey on the Aphids that attack Coral Bells
  • ❧Inula draws Bees and Bumblebees and more that improve pollination for both
  • ❧Inula roots deep while Coral Bells feeds near the surface — no competition
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  Lingonberry
  

  LingonberryExcellent pair

  • ❧Inula attracts Hoverflies and Lacewings and more, which prey on the Aphids that attack Lingonberry
  • ❧Inula draws Bees and Bumblebees and more that improve pollination for both
  • ❧Inula roots deep while Lingonberry feeds near the surface — no competition
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  Red Mustard
  Excellent pair

  • ❧Inula attracts Hoverflies and Lacewings and more, which prey on the Aphids that attack Red Mustard
  • ❧Red Mustard suppresses pests that trouble Inula
  • ❧Red Mustard acts as living mulch, keeping soil moist and weeds down around Inula

How to grow Inula

1. Sow8 weeks before frost
2. Germinates21 days
3. Space90 cm apart
4. GrowPartial sun
5. Harvest~90 days

Water: Medium · Height: 180 cm · Soil: Moist, well-draining — tolerates clay