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Exposurefull sun
Waterlow
Typeperennial
Distribution
Asphodelus fistulosus
Asphodelus fistulosus
Flower Colors
Description
A clump-forming perennial to around 60cm tall with tufts of hollow, rounded, grass-like leaves to 30cm long and hollow stems bearing racemes of white to pale pink flowers with a reddish-brown stripe down the centre of each petal
Mature Height
1m
Mature Spread
0.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Rosette
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.3 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H6
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Generally pest-freeCottage and informal gardenGravel gardenMediterranean climate plantsFlower borders and beds