Emilia sagittata Tassel flower (Compositae)

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Emilia sagittata
Tassel flower
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The Emilia sagittata plant species is found in Tropical Asia. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Tassel flower. Some home gardeners know the variety as E. flammea. Cass. Cacalia coccinea. C. sagittata.

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Latin Name:  Emilia sagittata
Common Name:  Tassel flower
Family:  Compositae
Author:  (Vahl.)DC.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:  0.3

Habitat:  Not known in a truly wild situation

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow early spring in a greenhouse and only just cover the seed. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out after the last expected frosts[1, 200]. The seed can also be sown outdoors in situ in the middle of spring[1, 200].

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