Asphodelus albus
white 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
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Asphodelaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Tufted
- Genus
Asphodelus are rhizomatous perennials and annuals with clumps of linear basal leaves, and leafless stems bearing racemes or panicles of star-shaped, white or pink flowers, each tepal with a green or brown central vein
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Europe
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Can die back in heavy, poorly-drained soil
Propagation
Propagate by seed, sown in pots in a cold frame in spring or propagate by division after flowering
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Gravel garden
- Banks and slopes
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Although you can cut back flower stems after flowering the seedheads are attractive so can be left
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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