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asphodel

Asphodelus aestivus

Genus: Asphodelus
Family: Asphodelaceae

About this plant

A clump-forming perennial, to 1m tall, with broad, linear, thick, leathery leaves. In mid- and late spring it bears branched spires of star-shaped, white flowers, sometimes flushed with pink, followed by spherical green seed pods

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moderately-fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Can die back in heavy, poorly-drained soil

Pruning

Flower stems can be cut back after flowering, or left to display the attractive seed pods

Propagation

Propagate by seed, sown in pots in a cold frame in spring or by division after flowering

Pests

Prone to aphids

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverRock GardenHedging ScreensLow Maintenance

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Floating

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years