white asphodel
Also known as: rimmed lichen; white-flowered asphodel
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
Scientific classification
- Species
- white asphodel (Asphodelus albus)
- Genus
- Asphodelus
- Family
- Asphodelaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 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 white asphodel
Distribution map
Europe
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of white asphodel
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white asphodel care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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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