Asphodeline lutea
Asphodeline lutea
- Native to:
- Albania | Algeria | Bulgaria | Cyprus | East Aegean Is. | Greece | Italy | Kriti | Krym | Lebanon-Syria | North Caucasus | NW. Balkan Pen. | Palestine | Romania | Sicilia | Transcaucasus | Tunisia | Türkiye | Türkiye-in-Europe
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asphodelaceae
- Genus:
- Asphodeline
- Species:
- Asphodeline lutea
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 120 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best at 15-20°C and benefit from fresh seed. Germination can be erratic with older seed.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. Germinates within 3 months.