Family: Apiaceae
(ay-pee-AY-see-ee) Genus: Ferula (FER-uh-luh) Species: communis (KOM-yoo-nis)
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Category PerennialsWater Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Full SunFoliage Grown for foliageShiny/Glossy Foliage Color UnknownHeight 6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)Spacing 36-48 in. (90-120 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) |
Where to Grow Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zoneDanger Parts of plant are poisonous if ingestedBloom Color Bright YellowBloom Characteristics Flowers are good for cuttingThis plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds Bloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Spring/Early SummerMid Summer Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements UnknownPatent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods UnknownSeed Collecting Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds |