Dipsacus mitis (Dipsacaceae)

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Dipsacus mitis
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The Dipsacus mitis plant species is found in E. Asia - N. India. It is a member of the Dipsacaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as D. inermis.

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Latin Name:  Dipsacus mitis
Family:  Dipsacaceae
Author:  Don.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:     Mature Width:

Habitat:  Humus rich soils amongst scrub and in forests, 1700 - 3100 metres in the Himalayas[145].

Propagation Notes: Seed - we have no details but suggest sowing it in a greenhouse in early spring. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts.

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