This rhizomatous perennial has fleshy roots and forms a clump of lax mid-green thick linear leaves. The star-shaped white to pale pink flowers are arranged in a branched cluster above the foliage on a slender stem appearing during spring.

Hardiness zones 6 to 10

Asphodelus aestivusis naturally found widespread around the Mediterranean growing in well-drained poor drier soils. It prefers an open sunny position but tolerates semi shade and is drought tender but light frost tolerant.

Asphodel is grown for its flowers and is mass planted along garden borders or used in containers. It is suitable for roof or cottage gardens and can be grown in mountain or coastal regions, tolerating salt spray and mild frosts. It establishes from division in 1 to 2 years and produces excellent flowers for cutting. ID 1369

Asphodelus(a-SFOD-e-lus) aestivus (EE-stiv-us)

Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Lily Family