Cetti and Tbird+

[Lonnie]

As promised, one Inula Orientalis.

As I said earlier, this is in my neighbours garden, seed dropped by a bird, but I think is absolutely glorious, i've managed to get a pack of seeds, so next year i'll have a display of my own.
Unfortunately, the second link isn't working, and thats the close up.


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[Cetti]

Hello Lonnie, What a stunning plant and so huge. It wouldn't look out of place in a sub tropical garden , would it? You probably know this already, but I was curious about and discovered that it contains phenolic acid - so when yours arrive you can make a few bars of coal tar soap from the plants! The closeup hopefully will work now.

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[Lonnie]

Thats fantastic Cetti, thanks very much, its leaning over a bit, but I reckon its close to seven feet tall. magnificent,

All I need now is the recipe for the Coal Tar Soap, think i'll look it up myself. and no, I didn't know.

[Thunderbird+]

Hi Lonnie, Thanks from me also, yes the Inula racimosa is a real eye catcher and I'm now seriously planning on growing some myself now.
I too looked deeper into the plant and was interested to learn of the many medicinal properties of this plant.
My thanks also go out to Cetti for getting the close up to work!.
All the Best. Tbird+

[Robinia]

Oh lovely Lonnie, I've always meant to have one of those...in fact it's a lot like me...tall & spindly with unruly yellow hair! :o)

[smudge]

Fantastic photo's Lonnie (& Cetti).

I shall be buying some seeds for next year too - I hope the plants end up looking as good as your neighbours ones do! ;o}

[Lonnie]

Thanks everyone for your replies,

Smudge, the only place I could get them from was 'Chiltern Seeds' their number is 01229 584549.

[smudge]

Thank you Lonnie - I've written that down & will give them a call on Monday. Sleep well. ;o}

[Thunderbird+]

Ah, Chiltern Seeds yes, I've ordered with them before, (online) they will send you their seed catalogue, it's packed with lots of stuff that you cant find elswhwere.
I've saved their site on my list of favorites.