Parthenium argentatum Guayule (Compositae) Evergreen shrub

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Parthenium argentatum
Guayule
Evergreen shrub
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The Parthenium argentatum plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - Mexico to Texas. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Guayule.

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Latin Name:  Parthenium argentatum
Common Name:  Guayule
Family:  Compositae
Author:  Gray.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Limestone ridges and highly calcareous soils[110] in arid and semi-arid habitats[200].

Propagation Notes: Seed - we have no details for this species but suggest sowing the seed in a greenhouse in early spring. Only just cover 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.

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