Ferula moschata Musk root (Umbelliferae)

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Ferula moschata
Musk root
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The Ferula moschata plant species is found in W. Asia - Turkestan. It is a member of the Umbelliferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Musk root. Some home gardeners know the variety as F. sumbul. Hook.f. (is this the correct name?[200])

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Latin Name:  Ferula moschata
Common Name:  Musk root
Family:  Umbelliferae
Author:  (Reinsch.)K.Pol.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  2.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Mountains of Samarkand at heights of 900 to 1300 metres[4].

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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