Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asphodelaceae

Genus:

Asphodelus

Species:

Asphodelus aestivus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

120 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

white, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, pollinators

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from tuberous roots after fire or disturbance. Common in fire-prone Mediterranean ecosystems.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily at moderate temperatures. Best sown fresh as viability declines with storage.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI