Inula britannica Xuan Fu Hua (Compositae)

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Inula britannica
Xuan Fu Hua
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The Inula britannica plant species is found in Europe to E. Asia. Formerly naturalized in Britain, but probably now extinct there[17]. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Xuan Fu Hua.

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Latin Name:  Inula britannica
Common Name:  Xuan Fu Hua
Family:  Compositae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.75   Mature Width:  0.5

Habitat:  Moist meadows, streamsides, ditches, wet woods etc[17].

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow spring or autumn in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. If you have sufficient seed, it is worthwhile trying a sowing in situ in the spring or the autumn. Division in spring or autumn[111].

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