Overview

Asphodeline liburnica is a plant with a tufted habit in the genus Asphodeline, part of the Asphodelaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Asphodeline liburnica grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include gravel garden, mediterranean climate plants, banks and slopes and flower borders and beds.

About

Asphodeline liburnica is a tufted perennial in the Asphodelaceae, producing upright spikes of yellow flowers. It has deciduous, blue-green, grassy leaves and prefers a sunny, well-drained site. Flowering occurs from June to August, when the narrow spikes rise above the foliage. It suits exposed or sheltered positions on chalk, loam or sandy soils.

About the genus

Asphodeline is a genus of perennial plants in the family Asphodelaceae, first described as a genus in 1830. It is native to the eastern Mediterranean region and the Middle East from Italy and Algeria east to Iran.

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In the garden

Asphodeline liburnica belongs to the Asphodelaceae and originates from the eastern Mediterranean region; it forms tufts of grassy, blue‑green leaves with tall, narrow flower spikes. Plants carry deciduous foliage and open their yellow blooms from June to August, creating a concentrated display in early to mid summer. Place Asphodeline liburnica in full sun on a free‑draining soil — chalk, loam or sand are all acceptable — and avoid waterlogged sites. It tolerates acid to alkaline pH and prefers a well‑drained position; sites facing south, west or east are all suitable. The UK hardiness rating H4 translates to average hardiness for most gardens, so choose a site that drains and warms in spring to aid establishment. The plant will cope on exposed ridges as well as in more sheltered beds. Its upright habit and summer flowering make it useful in gravel gardens, Mediterranean-style plantings, banks and slopes, and mixed flower borders. Position it where the flower spikes can be appreciated at close range or seen against a wall or gravel backdrop. The yellow spikes rise above the foliage from June to August, providing a defined summer silhouette in sunny, well‑drained parts of the garden.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Asphodeline

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, West-facing, East-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Asphodeline liburnica size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Tufted

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Gravel garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Banks and slopes, Flower borders and beds

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Asphodeline liburnica

Propagation

Seed, Division

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions