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Asphodelus albus

 
Synonym(s) Asphodelus sphaerocarpus
Common name white asphodel
Family asphodelaceae
Life cycle perennial (Z5-10)
Flowers white
Size 18-24"
Light sun

White star-like flowers above tufted grassy leaves.

We're re-establishing this plant this year (it used to grow in our garden, but slipped away)

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Seed-starting details for this plant

  1. Seed from NARGS '07/'08 exchange. Baggy 70F (20d; 9%G, 17d) - 35F (40d) - 70F (30d; 45%G, 9-15d). Rest to pot 5/8/08
  2. Seed from NARGS '22/'23 exchange. Baggy 70F (6w; 13%G, 18-23d after sandpapering) - 35F (6w) - 70F (20%G, 15-30d)
  3. Same seed as above. Sandpapered, baggy 70F (50%G, 4-14d)


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