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Ferula: Growing and Care
08.10.2023 16:00
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:23
This towering, winter-hardy herbaceous perennial can be grown in the background or as a solitaire plant, such as near a pond.
What is ferula
The genus consists of approximately 170 species of aromatic herbaceous perennials, distributed from Central Asia to the
Mediterranean. They have feathery leaves and large greenish-white or yellow flowers in umbels on tall, branching stems. These plants are very decorative and are great for growing in borders.
Care and cultivation
Ferulas are planted in any fertile, well-drained soil, choosing an open sunny place. In autumn, leaves and fruits are cut off.
At home: frost-resistant plants, prefer open sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Propagated by seeds.
How to water ferula
Ferula vulgare's water needs may vary depending on the growth stage.
For example, if Ferula vulgaris is in the first few years of its life or if you have just transplanted it to a new location, you will need more water than usual.
During both of these stages, Ferula vulgare will spend a lot of energy germinating new roots that will support future growth.
For these roots to perform at their best, they need a little more moisture than at a more mature stage.
