Wyethia longicaulis Humboldt mulesears (Compositae)

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Wyethia longicaulis
Humboldt mulesears
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The Wyethia longicaulis plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - California. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Humboldt mulesears.

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Latin Name:  Wyethia longicaulis
Common Name:  Humboldt mulesears
Family:  Compositae
Author:  A.Gray.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Open woods and exposed ridges, 800 - 1500 metres[71].

Cultivation Notes: We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors at least in the milder parts of the country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Requires a free-draining, gritty but moisture-retentive soil in a sunny position[200]. Plants are intolerant of drought[200].

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