Overview

Asyneuma lycium is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Asyneuma, part of the Campanulaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Asyneuma lycium grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, rock garden, wildflower meadow and flower borders and beds.

About

Asyneuma lycium is a clump-forming deciduous plant belonging to the Campanulaceae family. It thrives in full sun and can be grown in a variety of soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, provided the soil is well-drained and fertile. Suitable for east, south, and west-facing aspects, it can tolerate both exposed and sheltered conditions. This hardy plant, rated H5 for UK gardens, is ideal for cottage and informal gardens, rock gardens, wildflower meadows, and flower borders, offering interest during spring and summer. Propagation is possible by seed or division.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Asyneuma

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

East-facing, South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Asyneuma lycium size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Herbaceous Perennial

Habit

Clump forming

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Cottage and informal garden, Rock garden, Wildflower meadow, Flower borders and beds

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Asyneuma lycium

Propagation

Seed, Division

Pest resistance

Susceptible to slugs and snails

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

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