Youngia japonica (Compositae)

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Youngia japonica
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The Youngia japonica plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan Korea. It is a member of the Compositae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as Y. thunbergiana. Crepis japonica. Prenanthes japonica. P. multiflora.

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Latin Name:  Youngia japonica
Family:  Compositae
Author:  (L.)DC.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Waste ground, cultivated fields and roadsides all over Japan[58].

Propagation Notes: Seed - we have no information for this species but suggest sowing the seed in middle to late spring in situ. If you only have a small quantity of seed then it will probably be better to sow it in a cold frame in April and plant out in late spring.

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