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Inula ensifolia (swordleaf Inula)
Inula ensifolia (swordleaf Inula)
Compact yellow summer bloomer for borders & butterflies
📦 Shipping is charged at real carrier rates.We don’t mark up shipping—costs reflect distance from our nursery and careful plant packing.
🌱 6-plant minimum per order — mix & match any varieties
📦 Ships in a 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot — well-rooted & ready to plant
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Swordleaf inula is a plant that quietly does everything right. It forms a tidy mound of narrow, blade-like dark green leaves, then in midsummer it suddenly lights up with dozens of bright yellow, daisy-like flowers. Each bloom is about two inches wide, and together they create a glowing patch of color right when many early perennials are winding down.
Because of its compact size, this plant is perfect for the front of garden beds, along pathways, or tucked into small spaces that need dependable summer color. Butterflies are especially fond of the blooms, making it a simple way to support pollinators while keeping the garden looking polished.
This is an easy, hardworking perennial—low fuss, long-lived, and always cheerful.
WHY GARDENERS LOVE IT
- Bright yellow summer flowers
- Compact and tidy growth habit
- Great for small spaces and bed edges
- Loved by butterflies
- Reliable midsummer color
HOW IT GROWS
- Plant type: Herbaceous to semi-evergreen perennial
- Sun: Full sun
- Soil: Well-drained garden soil
- Water: Moderate during establishment; low once established
- Growth habit: Low, mounding
- USDA Hardiness: 3-9
SIZE & BLOOM
- Height × Width: 1 ft. × 1 ft.
- Flower color: Bright yellow
- Bloom time: Midsummer
- Foliage: Narrow, sword-like dark green leaves
PLANTING & CARE TIPS
- Plant in full sun for best flowering
- Avoid soggy soil
- Water regularly the first season
- Deadhead lightly to keep plants tidy
- Divide every few years if clumps get crowded
BEST USES
- Front of borders
- Pollinator gardens
- Cottage and perennial gardens
- Pathway edging
- Small garden spaces
POT SIZE: 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot
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What to Expect With Your Plants
What size plants will I receive?
Most plants ship in 2 3/8” x 3 3/4” band pots—ideal for healthy root growth.
Top growth varies by variety and season, but every plant arrives well-rooted, actively growing, and ready to plant.
Grown naturally without artificial heat or lights, our plants are hardy, adaptable, and ready to thrive in real garden conditions.
When will my plants ship?
We schedule plant orders based on your area’s average last frost date and when each plant is truly ready to ship. You’ll receive an email with your estimated ship date once your order is scheduled.
Orders ship Monday–Wednesday via UPS or USPS (2–3 day service), so your plants arrive before the weekend and spend less time in transit. Shipping begins in spring—usually mid-April—when weather and plant health align, so your plants arrive strong, well-rooted, and ready to thrive.
Do you guarantee your plants?
We stand behind our plants and our packing process. While we can't control weather or how plants are cared for after arrival, we do guarantee that your plants will arrive healthy and in good condition. If there's an issue, just reach out and we're happy to help.
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