asphodel

How to Grow and Care for asphodel

asphodel · Asphodeline lutea
Also known as: flower of the dead; Jacob's rod; king's spear; yellow asphodel

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

Watering: Moderate watering schedule, tolerate short dry soil intervals easilySunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing asphodel

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate watering schedule, tolerate short dry soil intervals easily
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingWeak general fertilizer monthly during active new shoot development
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

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

How to Water asphodel?

Moderate watering schedule, tolerate short dry soil intervals easily

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for asphodel?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for asphodel?

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What Soil Is Best for asphodel?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for asphodel?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize asphodel?

Weak general fertilizer monthly during active new shoot development

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How to Prune asphodel?

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

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How to Propagate asphodel?

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

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How to Transplant asphodel?

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How to Care for asphodel in Winter?

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How to Plant asphodel?

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

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How to Repot asphodel?

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How to Harvest asphodel?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of asphodel

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More General Info About asphodel

Attributes of asphodel

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitTufted
OriginMediterranean to Caucasus

Scientific Classification

Species
Asphodeline lutea
Genus
Asphodeline
Family
Asphodelaceae
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