Asphodelus fistulosus growing herbaceous of the genus Asphodelus also known as Onionweed, Asphodelus fistulosus perennial deciduous or annual plant, used for the edible roots and leaves mostly used as ornamental plant, can grow in mediterranean, desert, subtropical, temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 7-10.
Leaves color green in linear shape grow in rosette structure.
Asphodelus fistulosus flower
Flower color white with pink stripes.
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Requirements for Asphodelus fistulosus growing and care:
Well-drained soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Invasive
Planting season:
Spring / Summer / Autumn
Pests and diseases:
?
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
Dead leaves and bloom stems
Size of the plant:
30-60cm, 12-24 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
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season?
Spring / Summer
General information about the flower:
White flowers with pink stripes, flowers have 6 petals
Scientific name:
Asphodelus fistulosus
Alternative names: Hollow-stemmed asphodel, Onionweed, Onion-leafed asphodel, Pink asphodel