Asphodeline lutea grow and care – herbaceous of the genus Asphodeline also known as Yellow asphodel, Asphodeline lutea perennial evergreen plant edible, medical and mostly used as ornamental plant also drought tolerant plant, can grow in mediterranean, subtropical, temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 6-9.
Leaves edible color green in linear to spear shape.
What is the best way to start growing? Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction? No (but easier)
Difficulties or problems when growing: ?
Planting season: Spring / Summer
Pests and diseases: Slugs
Pruning season: Autumn / Winter
How to prune: Dead leaves and bloom stems
Size of the plant? 50-120 cm (20-48 inches)
Growth speed in optimal condition: Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement: Small amount of water / Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing: Full Sun / Half Shade / Full Shade (with light)
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant? No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers: Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season? Spring / Summer
General information about the flower: Yellow flowers with six petals and significant stamens, the flowers have short life need to harvest them in the same day
Uses of flower: Eat raw, fruit salad
Edible leaves
Leaves harvesting season: Spring / Summer
How to harvest the leaves? Cut in the base of the leaves
Information about leaves: Green in linear to spear shape
