Asphodeline taurica (White King's Spear)
Botanical Information
| Family | Xanthorrhoeaceae |
| Genus | Asphodeline |
| Species | taurica |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | Mediterranean region. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 1 m |
| Spread | 10 - 30 cm |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Tuft. |
| Landscape | Rock and natural gardens. |
| Propagation | Seed. |
| Cultivation | Full sun and partial-shade. Grows well in sandy average soils. |
| Notable Specimens | A. M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
| Leaf Description | Long, thin leaves erupting from the base of a thickened stock. |
| Flower Description | Flower is 40 cm in height. Spikes carry hundreds of stemless flowers. |
| Colour Description | The flowers are white. The leaves are dark green. |
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