Dimensions 50546365 cm
Hardiness

Hardy Perennial

Flowering Period

Summer

Position

Back, Middle

 

Asphodeline Lutea (King’s Spear) Perennial XXL Supersize Plug Plants Pack x3

£8.95

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An easy to grow perennial ,it is distinctly upright, so it is good for adding vertical interest to the garden.

This handsome plant which can be grown in full sun or partial shade has blue-green grass-like leaves and fragrant yellow flowers in late spring.

Asphodeline lutea forms attractive bluish-green clumps of long narrow foliage that spread to around 30cm (12in) wide and the same tall. In early summer leafy stems arise that bear dense, unbranched cylindrical spikes of gorgeous yellow, star-shaped flowers.

The flower stems grow to around 90cm (36in) tall in a dry garden but in a more benign spot they will be taller, to around 120cm (48in).

The sweetly scented flowers are edible,

A very decorative and tasty addition to the salad bowl.

Asphodeline lutea is easy to grow and very low maintenance, Hardy to minus 15°C (-5°F) they thrive in well-drained, organic soil in a sunny location.

They are wind resistant and drought tolerant and can tolerate maritime exposure.

Fully hardy perennial.

Pack of three super-size plug plants (approx 50-70mm root base, A typical XXL size plug plant is shown for illustration only) large enough for direct planting into borders, tubs & pots.

Frost protection required until risk has passed.

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