A pot experiment was conducted to examine the effect of compost from Elsholtzia splendens on growth and Cu uptake of winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) grown in a Cu-deficient soil. Results showed that application of the compost significantly increased plant height, biomass and 1000-grain weight. The compost increased 1000-grain weight by 58.9% and grain yield by one fold compared to those of the control. Simply amendment of chemical fertilizer to the Cu deficient soil decreased wheat 1000-grain weight and grain biomass. The results indicated that composting Elsholtzia splendens grown in a Cu-contaminated soil and then applying the compost to a Cu -deficient soil is a feasible and effective way.