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| I have just received some Asphodeline lutea seeds as a gift. This plant has fragrant yellow flowers in late spring and is hardy to zone 7. It is sometimes called Jacob's Rod or King's Spear apparently. Does anyone have experience to share starting it from seed? In particular, how do you get it to germinate. I understand that it takes about three years from germination to bloom.
Thank-you for your help. Best wishes,
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| 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. |
Here is a link that might be useful: King's Spear/ Asphodeline Lutea
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| 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. |
Here is a link that might be useful: King's Spear/ Asphodeline Lutea
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