ASPHODELINE lutea

Commonly known as King's spear, Yellow asphodel

Silvery-grey foliage with fragrant yellow spikes of flowers.
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    Furrowed, narrowly triangular leaves 35cm (14in) long, all along the flower stems, emerging after summer dormancy
  • Yellow
  • Height
    1.5m (5ft)
  • Spread
    30cm (12in)
  • Herbaceous
    Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
    Clump-forming perennial. Flowers are followed by seed pods like shiny green marbles.
  • Hardy - average winter
    Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
  • Full sun
    Mulch in autumn in colder areas.

ASPHODELINE lutea

 
  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Do not confuse with Bog asphodel (Narthecium ossifragum).
    Pests & Diseases
    Slugs, snails. aphids.
    Place of origin
    Central and eastern Mediterranean and western Turkey.
  • Flower Shape
    Racemes
    Dense racemes to 20cm (8in) long
    Star-shaped
    3cm (1¼in) wide with large, ovate bracts 2.5cm (1in) long
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
    Borderline
  • Scented Plants
    Scented flowers
  • Seasonal Interest
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Free draining sandy soil
    Deep, loamy soil preferred.
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Asphodeline lutea - Care Guide
Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
1.5m (5ft)
 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
  30cm (12in)
  

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