About
Asphodelus fistulosus is a perennial plant that develops clumps reaching approximately 60 cm in height. It features clusters of hollow, rounded leaves that can grow up to 30 cm long. The plant produces upright stems adorned with racemes of flowers, which range from white to pale pink and exhibit a reddish-brown stripe down the center of each petal.
About the genus
Asphodelus consists of both perennial and annual species characterized by rhizomatous growth. These plants feature clusters of narrow, linear leaves at their base, while their leafless stems produce racemes or panicles adorned with star-shaped flowers. The blooms can be white or pink, with each tepal displaying a green or brown central vein.
Growing conditions
- 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
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Tufted
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Mediterranean climate plants
- Native to
- Macaronesia, Medit. to Arabian Peninsula, Mauritius
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Can die back in heavy, poorly-drained soil
- Pruning
- Flower stems can be cut back after flowering, or left to display the attractive seed pods
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed or by division after flowering
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free