Ferula narthex (Umbelliferae)

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Ferula narthex
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The Ferula narthex plant species is found in W. Asia - Afghanistan to Pakistan. It is a member of the Umbelliferae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as F. jaeschkeana. Vatke.

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Latin Name:  Ferula narthex
Family:  Umbelliferae
Author:  Boiss.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  2.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known

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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