Asphodelus refractus

Asphodelus refractus

Native to:
Algeria | Egypt | Libya | Mauritania | Morocco | Palestine | Saudi Arabia | Sinai | Tunisia | Western Sahara

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Asphodelaceae
Genus:
Asphodelus
Species:
Asphodelus refractus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
50 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
mar,apr,may
Bloom Colors:
white, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily at moderate temperatures. Fresh seed shows better germination rates than stored seed.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI