Ferula longifolia (Umbelliferae)

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Ferula longifolia
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The Ferula longifolia plant species is found in Europe - S. Russia. It is a member of the Umbelliferae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as Eriosynaphe longifolia.

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Latin Name:  Ferula longifolia
Family:  Umbelliferae
Author:  Fisch.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:     Mature Width:

Habitat:  Calcareous and clayey slopes, pebbly and clayey steppes in S. E. Europe[74].

Propagation Notes: Seed - best sown as soon as the seed is ripe in a greenhouse in autumn[1]. Otherwise sow in April in a greenhouse. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots as soon as they are large enough to handle. Plant them out into their permanent positions whilst still small because the plants dislike root disturbance[1]. Give the plants a protective mulch for at least their first winter outdoors. Division in autumn. This may be inadvisible due to the plants dislike of root disturbance.

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