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.

Asphodelus

Asphodelus acaulis

This perennial grows in clumps and can reach heights of up to 1 meter. It features broad, linear, and thick leaves that have a leathery texture. During mid to late spring, it produces tall, branching spikes adorned with star-shaped white flowers, which may occasionally display a hint of pink. After flowering, it develops round green seed pods.

Asphodelus aestivus

Asphodelus aestivus Cally Spear strain

This perennial develops a compact cluster of narrow leaves and produces white flowers, marked with pink veins, measuring up to 4 cm in diameter. The blooms appear in simple or branched racemes during late spring.

Asphodelus albus

Asphodelus albus subsp. albus

Asphodelus albus subsp. arrondeaui

Asphodelus albus subsp. villarsii

Asphodelus asiaticus

Asphodelus bento-rainhae

Asphodelus chambeironii

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.