Dittrichia viscosa (Compositae)

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Dittrichia viscosa
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The Dittrichia viscosa plant species is found in Europe - Mediterranean. Introduced and naturalized in a few localities in Britain[17]. It is a member of the Compositae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as Inula viscosa. (L.)Ait.

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Latin Name:  Dittrichia viscosa
Family:  Compositae
Author:  (L.)W.Greuter.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Waste places[50].

Propagation Notes: Seed - we have no details on this species but suggest sowing it in spring in a greenhouse and only just covering the seed. 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. Division in spring or autumn.

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