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Asphodeline lutea
King's Spear, Jacob's Rod
| Family |
| Xanthorrhoeaceae |
| Genus |
| Asphodeline |
| Species |
| lutea |
| Category |
| Perennials |
| Pronunciation |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 6a - 9b |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -23 - (-4) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -10 - 25 |
| Height |
| 1.2 - 1.8 m |
| Spread |
| 30 - 38 cm |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Landscape |
| It looks good planted close to the front, where its attractive leaves will provide full season interest, it also looks particularly at home in a dry or rock garden. |
| Cultivation |
| Jacob’s rod is easy to grow in a sunny location and it will spread slowly. |
| Growth |
| Fast |
| Habitat |
| The Mediterranean regions and the Himalayas. |
| Leaf Description |
| The leaves are grey green, narrow and long up to 30 cm. |
| Flower Description |
| The individual flowers are star-shaped, fragrant and usually yellow or white. These flowers grouped together, form long and erect spikes. When in flower, Jacob’s rod looks imposing, especially a larger grouping. The flowers open in the early summer. |
| Notable Specimens |
| The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
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