ASPHODELINE LUTEA / KING'S SPEAR

Asphodeline lutea, commonly known as Yellow Asphodel, is a striking perennial that adds a touch of elegance to any garden with its tall, spiky flower spikes adorned with clusters of star-like yellow flowers. Blooming in late spring to early summer, Asphodeline lutea thrives in sunny, well-drained soils and offers a unique vertical element to your landscape. This hardy and low-maintenance plant is perfect for adding texture, height, and a splash of color to garden borders, rock gardens, or xeriscapes.

Why Choose Asphodeline lutea?

• Comparison: Unlike traditional perennials with rounded blooms, Asphodeline lutea stands out with its tall, elegant spikes of star-shaped flowers, offering a more refined and upright form. It pairs well with other vertical plants like Veronica or Liatris to create a dynamic and layered garden design.
• Companions: The soft yellow flowers of Asphodeline lutea look beautiful when paired with complementary plants like Lavender, Salvia, or Echinacea. It also adds texture and height next to low-growing perennials like Sedum or Thyme.

Key Features:

• Elegant Yellow Blooms: The tall, spiky flower spikes of Asphodeline lutea are covered with clusters of bright yellow, star-shaped flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer, adding a striking vertical accent to your garden.
• Vertical Growth: This perennial grows to a height of 60–90 cm, providing an elegant upright form that adds drama and structure to borders and garden beds.
• Sun-Loving: Prefers full sun and well-drained soils, making it perfect for dry, sunny spots such as rock gardens, gravel paths, or Mediterranean-inspired landscapes.
• Drought Tolerant: Once established, Asphodeline lutea is highly drought-tolerant, making it an excellent choice for low-water gardens or xeriscaping.
• Attractive Foliage: The plant’s narrow, lance-shaped leaves form a dense base, adding texture and interest even before the flowers bloom.
• Low-Maintenance: Easy to grow and low-maintenance, Asphodeline lutea is perfect for gardeners seeking a hardy, reliable perennial that requires minimal care.

Specifications:

• Height: 60–90 cm | Spread: 30–45 cm.
• Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer.
• Hardiness: Zone 4.

Add Asphodeline lutea to your garden for a refined and elegant display of tall, yellow flower spikes that bring both beauty and structure. Perfect for sunny, dry gardens, this unique perennial will offer color and interest season after season with minimal effort.