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Asphodelus cerasiferus |
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| Family |
asphodelaceae |
| Life cycle |
perennial |
| Flowers |
white |
| Light |
sun |
Apparently this plant is not common in cultivation; I could find no gardening-related web pages about it, but did find a few images, which suggest that this species maintains grassy foliage, with white flowers. Given the websites that gave it some attention, I infer that it is native to mountain regions of western Europe. Our flowering plants were grown from seed about seven years ago, so they take their time reaching maturity – but once they've attained it, they're a striking presence in the garden.
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| | Only a few seedpods develop on the spent flower stalk |
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| | Already a bold presence in the early-spring garden (18 April) |
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| | Flowers open from bottom to top |
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| | The humble beginnings of the flower spike |
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| | A few more seedpods this year |
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In our garden, this plant grows in the following area: rock garden zone Seed for this plant is included on my seed trade list About my plant portraits
PlantLinks to other web pages about Asphodelus cerasiferus
- Seed from '10 trade. Baggy 70F (3w) - 35F (6w) - 70F (93%G, 3-12d)
- Single seed from '14 garden. Baggy 70F (3w) - 35F (6w) - 70F (G in 4d)
- Seed from '15 garden. Baggy 70F (66%G, 17-43d)
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