Overview
Anthericum ramosum is a columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Anthericum, part of the Asparagaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 0.5-1 metres tall and 0.5-1 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Anthericum ramosum grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. It is drought resistant and low maintenance. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden and gravel garden. It is native to Europe and SW Asia.
About
Anthericum ramosum is a rhizomatous perennial characterized by elongated, strap-like leaves that display a grey-green hue. In early to mid-summer, it produces spikes bearing white, star-shaped flowers that rise on stems reaching up to 90 cm in height.
About the genus
Anthericum consists of deciduous perennials characterized by fleshy roots and long, narrow leaves that grow from the base. The upright stems produce loose racemes or panicles of star-shaped or trumpet-like blooms in the spring or summer, which are succeeded by brown seed capsules.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Anthericum
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- West-facing, South-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Anthericum ramosum size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- 0.5-1 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden
- Native to
- Europe, SW Asia
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Anthericum ramosum
- Cultivation
- Ideally grow in soil that is moist but well-drained in summer and well-drained over winter. Full sun is essential
- Pruning
- Seed spikes are attractive and can be left, or cut back to prevent self-seeding
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame in spring or autumn or propagate by division in spring
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to slugs and snails
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Anthericum ramosum?
Ideally grow in soil that is moist but well-drained in summer and well-drained over winter. Full sun is essential.
Where is the best place to plant Anthericum ramosum?
Anthericum ramosum prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Anthericum ramosum need?
Anthericum ramosum is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
How do I prune Anthericum ramosum?
Seed spikes are attractive and can be left, or cut back to prevent self-seeding.
How big does Anthericum ramosum grow?
Anthericum ramosum reaches a height of 0.5-1 metres and a spread of 0.5-1 metres. It takes around 2-5 years to reach full size.
Is Anthericum ramosum hardy in the UK?
Anthericum ramosum has a UK hardiness rating of H5.
How do I propagate Anthericum ramosum?
Propagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame in spring or autumn or propagate by division in spring.