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Ferulaalliacea

Family
Apiaceae (ay-pee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Ferula (FER-uh-luh)
Species
alliacea (al-lee-AY-see-uh)
Synonym
Ferula assa-foetida
Peucedanum alliacea
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
This plant is resistant to deer
Shiny/Glossy
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Portland, Oregon

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