Ferula longifolia
At a glance
- Lifecycle
- Perennial (hardy)
- Exposure
- Full sun
Cultivation
We have almost no information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in this country. Other members of the genus succeeds in most soils according to one report. Plants have a long taproot and are intolerant of root disturbance. They should be planted into their final positions as soon as possible.
Propagation
Seed - best sown as soon as the seed is ripe in a greenhouse in autumn. Give the plants a protective mulch for at least their first winter outdoors. Division in autumn. This may be inadvisable due to the plants dislike of root disturbance.
Edible uses
Root - cooked.
Habitat
Calcareous and clayey slopes, pebbly and clayey steppes in S. E. Europe.
Native range
Europe - S. Russia.