Asphodelus albus
WHITE ASPHODEL, KING'S SPEAR
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White asphodel is also known by the name of branched lily or king's spear. It is a decorative clumping-forming perennial with white flowers, blooming from April through June. It is used and an ornamental in zones 5-9, and is native to the Mediterranean area. It is tolerant of dry soil. It is often is used for cut-flowers. In Ancient Greece, white asphodel was associated with mourning and death.
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 5-9
Height: 39", 100cm
Location: Sun
Seeds per packet: 10
Sow just under the surface of the soil and water in. Leave them at room temperature for 4 weeks. This helps break the phytohormones which inhibit germination. They will not grow yet. Then a cooling period is required. Cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 6 weeks. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold stratification period they are then brought back to a cool room (15-18°C, 59-68°F) for them to germinate. Germination can be erratic and may start after 30 days, though some can take up to a year. Do not discard the planting container as patience is required.
Ornamental use only. These seeds and/or plants are poisonous.
Asphodelus albus
WHITE ASPHODEL, KING'S SPEAR
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White asphodel is also known by the name of branched lily or king's spear. It is a decorative clumping-forming perennial with white flowers, blooming from April through June. It is used and an ornamental in zones 5-9, and is native to the Mediterranean area. It is tolerant of dry soil. It is often is used for cut-flowers. In Ancient Greece, white asphodel was associated with mourning and death.
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 5-9
Height: 39", 100cm
Location: Sun
Seeds per packet: 10
Sow just under the surface of the soil and water in. Leave them at room temperature for 4 weeks. This helps break the phytohormones which inhibit germination. They will not grow yet. Then a cooling period is required. Cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 6 weeks. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold stratification period they are then brought back to a cool room (15-18°C, 59-68°F) for them to germinate. Germination can be erratic and may start after 30 days, though some can take up to a year. Do not discard the planting container as patience is required.
Ornamental use only. These seeds and/or plants are poisonous.