Inula ensifolia
Sword-leaved inula (Inula ensifolia) is a perennial that reaches 30 cm × 45 cm after ten years. Light: full sun. Hardy down to -29 °C. Drought tolerance: high. Sold in local shops from about €4.70.
A low, dense, dome-shaped perennial with narrow sword-like leaves, covered for weeks in summer with golden yellow daisies. It suits sunny, dry, even limy or stony spots such as border edges, rock gardens and gravel beds, where it is long-lived and needs next to no care. Short runners slowly build a dense patch without becoming a nuisance; shear it back if the clump splays open in late summer.
| Group | Perennial |
| Light | Full sun |
| Size after 10 years | 30 cm × 45 cm |
| Ultimate size | 20–60 cm × 30–60 cm |
| Hardiness | down to -29 °C (USDA 4, RHS H7) |
| Soil | Average garden soil, Sandy, Calcareous, Clay |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Flowering | June–September, yellow |
| Water need | Low |
| Drought tolerance | High |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Root aggressiveness | Low |
| Suckering | no data |
| Spreading | Low |
| Distance from buildings | no data |
| Distance from paving | no data |
| Litter | not typical |
| Planting distance | 35 cm |
| For dogs | no data |
| For cats | no data |
| For children | no data |
| Typical price | from about €4.70 |
Toxicity data is for information only. If your pet or child has eaten a plant, contact a vet or a doctor.
The same plant is sold as a small pot and as a specimen several metres tall, and the price follows. Prices are rounded and for guidance only.
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| size not stated | approx. €4.70 |
Data updated: October 13, 2026 · How our data is made
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