asphodel
Also known as: flower of the dead; Jacob's rod; king's spear; yellow asphodel
A clump-forming perennial with narrow, channelled leaves and fragrant bright yellow flowers to 3cm across, in dense racemes in late spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- asphodel (Asphodeline lutea)
- Genus
- Asphodeline
- Family
- Asphodelaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Tufted
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of asphodel
Distribution map
Mediterranean to Caucasus
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of asphodel
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asphodel care guide
- Moderate watering schedule, tolerate short dry soil intervals easily
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate watering schedule, tolerate short dry soil intervals easily
Fertilizing
FertilizingWeak general fertilizer monthly during active new shoot development
Pruning
PruningAlthough you can cut back flower stems after flowering the seedheads are attractive so can be left
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, sown in pots in a cold frame in spring or propagate by division after flowering
Growing
GrowingGrow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Can die back in heavy, poorly-drained soil
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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