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ASPHODELINE lutea
Commonly known as King's spear, Yellow asphodel
Silvery-grey foliage with fragrant yellow spikes of flowers.
Further Reading....
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DeciduousFurrowed, narrowly triangular leaves 35cm (14in) long, all along the flower stems, emerging after summer dormancy
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Yellow
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Height1.5m (5ft)
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Spread30cm (12in)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Clump-forming perennial. Flowers are followed by seed pods like shiny green marbles.
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Hardy - average winterHardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
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Full sunMulch in autumn in colder areas.
ASPHODELINE lutea
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowDo not confuse with Bog asphodel (Narthecium ossifragum).Pests & DiseasesSlugs, snails. aphids.Place of originCentral and eastern Mediterranean and western Turkey.
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Flower ShapeRacemesDense racemes to 20cm (8in) longStar-shaped3cm (1¼in) wide with large, ovate bracts 2.5cm (1in) long
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorder
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HardinessFully hardyBorderline
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Scented PlantsScented flowers
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFree draining sandy soilDeep, loamy soil preferred.
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1.5m (5ft)
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30cm (12in) |