Asphodelus — 4 species
Botanical species in the genus Asphodelus recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Asphodelus aestivus
Asphodelus aestivus
Family: Asphodelaceae
Cultivation
Asphodelus aestivus is not hardy in the colder areas of the temperate zone, it tolerates occasional temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c so long as the soil is well-drained. Succeeds in ordinary garden soil, tolerating partial shade. Requires a well-drained soil.
Full cultivation guide →Asphodelus albus
Asphodelus albus
Family: Asphodelaceae
Cultivation
Plants are hardy to about -15°c. Succeeds in ordinary garden soil, tolerating partial shade. Requires a well-drained soil and a sheltered position.
Full cultivation guide →Asphodelus fistulosus
Asphodelus fistulosus
Family: Asphodelaceae
Cultivation
Asphodelus fistulosus is not very cold hardy, tolerating occasional lows to around -5 to -10°c in winter so long as the soil is well-drained. This has contributed to the mistaken belief that it is an annual. A covering of bracken overwinter is usually ample protection for the plant to survive several more degrees of frost.
Full cultivation guide →Asphodelus ramosus
Asphodelus ramosus
Family: Asphodelaceae
Cultivation
Asphodelus ramosus is not hardy in the colder areas of the temperate zone, it tolerates occasional temperatures down to between -5 and -15°c so long as the soil is well-drained. Succeeds in ordinary garden soil, tolerating partial shade. Requires a well-drained soil.
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