Asphodelus aestivus Cally Spear strain is a herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Asphodelus genus, known for its tufted habit and deciduous foliage. Like other members of its genus, it produces leafless stems bearing racemes or panicles of star-shaped flowers during summer and autumn. This cultivar thrives in full sun and is suited to south-, west-, or east-facing aspects, preferring well-drained soils such as chalk, loam, or sand with a range of pH levels. It is hardy to UK zone H4 and is suitable for Mediterranean-style or gravel gardens.

Asphodelus aestivus Cally Spear strain is a hardy herbaceous perennial with leafless summer to autumn flower stems, ideal for full sun and gravel gardens.

Asphodelus aestivus Cally Spear strain

Asphodelus albus subsp. villarsii is a herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Asphodelus genus, known for its tufted habit and deciduous foliage. This plant thrives in full sun and is suitable for south, west, or east-facing aspects, tolerating both exposed and sheltered conditions. It prefers well-drained soils such as chalk, loam, or sand, across a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is ideal for Mediterranean-style gardens and gravel areas, offering interest during summer and autumn. Propagation can be achieved by seed sown in spring or by division after flowering.

Asphodelus albus subsp. villarsii is a hardy herbaceous perennial with a tufted habit, ideal for full sun gravel gardens in Mediterranean climates.

Asphodelus albus subsp. villarsii

Asphodelus ramosus, the branched asphodel, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the order Asparagales. There has been much confusion over the nomenclature and taxonomy of the species, owing to its similarity to Asphodelus aestivus. Asphodelus ramosus is native to the Mediterranean region of southern Europe, northern Africa, and the Middle East. It can also be found in the Canary Islands. In the garden it prefers full sun and most soil types. In UK gardens it is hardy through an average UK winter (RHS H4). Suggested uses include mediterranean climate plants and gravel garden. It tolerates soil of any pH, well-drained conditions and south-facing, west-facing and east-facing aspects. Plant out after last frost in fertile, well-drained soil.

Asphodelus ramosus, commonly known as branching asphodel, is a member of the Asphodelaceae family. This perennial plant is recognized for its rhizomatous growth, featuring narrow, linear leaves clustered at the base, while its leafless stems bear racemes of star-shaped flowers that are often referred to as king's spear or poor man's eremurus.