Asphodelus Aestivus

Asphodelus Aestivus Asphodelus Aestivus

What is the plant

Asphodelus aestivus, the summer asphodel, is a species of asphodel, a common Western Mediterranean geophyte with a short vertical rhizome and basal leaves. Its flowers are actinomorphic, pinkish-white, with six perianth segments, 14–19 mm long and six stamens of the same length, in two whorls.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

21°C - 30°C

Hardiness zone

7a - 10b

Difficulty

Easy

Water
Water regularly so that the soil is always moist but never puddled.
Sunlight
Full sun, partial shade.
Fertilizer
Perennials may be fertilized using: 1.water-soluble, quick release fertilizers; 2. temperature controlled slow-release fertilizers; or 3. organic fertilizers such as fish emulsion.

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Soil
An ideal soil would be made up of 45% minerals (sand, clay, silt), 5 % organic (plant and animal) material, 25% air and 25% water. The mineral portion would be loam (20 – 30% clay, 30 – 50% silt and 30 – 50% sand).
Temperature
Temperatures between 65 (18 °C) to 75 F (23 °C) and nighttime temperatures between 50 t(10°C) to 60 F (15 °C).