King's Spear
Common Name: King's Spear
Genus: Asphodeline
Species: lutea
Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Moist
Height: 150cm
Spread: 30cm
Time to plant seeds: March to April
Time to divide plants: August to September
Flowering period:
June
to
July
A handsome plant for sun or partial shade, with blue-green grass-like leaves and fragrant yellow flowers in late spring. These gorgeous star-shaped blooms are carried in long, dense, unbranched spikes up to 20cm (8in) long. Found growing wild in the eastern Mediterranean, it enjoys well-drained, sandy soil. In cold areas, protect with a dry mulch in autumn. Slugs and snails are partial to its shoots so take suitable measures against them.
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