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Asphodeline liburnica
Jacob's rod
An easy to grow perennial that has great architectural form, asphodeline is perfect for incorporating into gravel gardens...
9cm pot
£5.24
£6.99
available to order from late spring
3 × 9cm pots
£13.50
£18.00
available to order from late spring
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Plant description
An easy to grow perennial that has great architectural form, asphodeline is perfect for incorporating into gravel gardens or meadow style planting schemes. The narrow, bluish-green, grass-like foliage forms clumps from which leafy stems arise in early summer bearing dense spikes of pale yellow, star-shaped flowers. The overall impression is distinctly upright, so it is good for adding vertical interest. Natives of Austria, Italy and the eastern Mediterranean, where they flourish in sunny, dry meadows.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Asphodeline liburnica:
Asphodeline liburnica thrives in well-drained soil, so avoid overly damp soils as these plants do not tolerate waterlogged conditions. Sandy or loamy soil with good drainage is ideal. For heavy clay soil, amend it with organic matter like compost or well-rotted manure to improve drainage.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
