Inula Conyzae Ploughman’s Spikenard Seeds

Inula Conyzae – Ploughman’s Spikenard

This is a striking plant with foxglove-like leaves and a purplish stem that grows to a height of around 1.2m. The flower heads are arranged in a loose umbel and each head is dull yellow and is backed by rows of purple-brown bracts. Flowers emerge from July to September and are followed by numerous dandelion-like seeds.

Best sown in the autumn. It grows on a range of soil types but is most at home on open, stony ground. It is important to note that this species is toxic to sheep and cattle and therefore should not be used on regularly grazed sites.