Asphodelus ramosus, also known as branched asphodel, is a perennial herb in the Asparagales order. It has been thought to be Homer's asphodel of the underworld, but so has the closely related Asphodeline lutea. The branched asphodel is known to contain colchicine, a chemical used in the treatment of gout.
Branched Asphodel Care
Asphodelus Ramosus
What is the plant
humidity
Dry
lighting
Full Sun
hardiness zone
7a - 11
difficulty
Medium
hibernation
Cold Period
How to Care for the Plant
Pruning
Dead leaves and bloom stems
Fertilizer
Grown organically with certified organic potting mixes and fertilizers
Sunlight
Full Sun
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Soil
Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Temperature
Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Additional
Its leaves, growing to a height of 60 centimetres (24 in)–80 centimetres (31 in), contain alkaloids that are harmful to sheep and goats in the wet, winter months, but during the summer when their leaves dry out, they lose their toxicity.
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