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white asphodel

Asphodelus albus

Genus: Asphodelus
Family: Asphodelaceae
Common Names: rimmed lichen, white-flowered asphodel

About this plant

A perennial forming a dense clump of linear leaves, with pink-veined white flowers to 4cm across in simple or branched racemes in late spring

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

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

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth 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

Although you can cut back flower stems after flowering the seedheads are attractive so can be left

Propagation

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

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Low MaintenanceHedging Screens

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