Asphodel (Asphodeline lutea)

Asphodel (Asphodeline lutea) is a perennial plant that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 10cm – 50cm wide.

This plant has several common names including: asphodel, flower of the dead, Jacob’s rod, king’s spear or yellow asphodel.

This is a deciduous plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: asphodel, flower of the dead, Jacob’s rod, king’s spear, yellow asphodel
Scientific name: Asphodeline lutea
Plant type: Perennials
Habit: Tufted
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: Mediterranean Garden, Rock & Gravel Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding

Seasonal colors

How to plant Asphodel (Asphodeline lutea) – Jerzy Strzelecki, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing Asphodel (Asphodeline lutea) – H. Zell, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons