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].

Propagation Notes: Seed - we have no information on this species but suggest sowing the seed in a greenhouse or cold frame in early spring. Use a very freely-draining compost, prick out the seedlings into individual pots as soon as they are large enough to handle and plant out into their permanent positions when they are large enough. Careful division of the crown as the plants come into growth in spring[200].

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