Onion-Leafed Asphodel
Formats
Aromatic and wild plant ideal for decorating borders, rocks and pots. It is widely used in gardening as an ornamental plant, and to stop erosion.
Annual herb growing a hollow stem up to 70 centimeters tall. The root system has a series of tuber-like parts at the base of the stem. The plant takes the form of a large tuft of onion-like rounded hollow leaves up to 30 centimeters long. The inflorescence is a panicle with widely-spaced flowers. The fruit is a rounded capsule containing six seeds.
Needs light soils from neutral to basic.
Use
Edges, Erosion control, Low maintenance garden, Gardening, Wild garden, Urban garden, Coastal garden, Landscaping, Restoration
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Flowering
| Flower colour | White |
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| Flowering period | May, June, July, Spring, Summer |
Botanical information
| Common name | ASPHODELUS FISTULOSUS - Onion-Leafed Asphodel |
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When to plant?
| Planting period | February, March, April, Spring, Winter |
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Where to plant?
| Type of use | Edges, Erosion control, Low maintenance garden, Gardening, Wild garden, Urban garden, Coastal garden, Landscaping, Restoration |
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| Exposure | Sun |
| Soil pH | Neutral to alkaline |
| Soil type | Loam |
| Soil moisture | Fresh to moist |
| Hardiness | Drought resistant, Hardy (-5ºC) |
| Climate zone | Mediterranean, Temperate areas |
Care
| Watering | Moderate |
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