Pectis angustifolia Narrowleaf pectis (Compositae)

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Pectis angustifolia
Narrowleaf pectis
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The Pectis angustifolia plant species is found in Western N. America - Nebraska and Colorado to Arizona and Mexico. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Narrowleaf pectis.

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Latin Name:  Pectis angustifolia
Common Name:  Narrowleaf pectis
Family:  Compositae
Author:  Torr.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.25   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Drysoils[235] in sandy or gravelly mesas, 1000 - 2100 metres in Arizona.

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out after the last expected frosts. If you have sufficient seed it may be worthwhile trying an outdoor sowng in situ in mid to late spring.

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