Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asphodelaceae

Genus:

Asphodelus

Species:

Asphodelus lusitanicus var. ovoideus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

white, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Mediterranean species adapted to fire regimes; resprouts from tuberous roots after fire disturbance.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best at moderate temperatures (15-20°C). Can be slow and irregular.

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