[pbs] Asphodelus albus

John Grimshaw j.grimshaw at virgin.net
Fri Jun 23 06:06:54 EDT 2006


Asphodelus albus is summer dormant, but can take its time going down,
especially if the soil is damp. The round, yellowish-brown fruits can be
quite attractive at this time, but tend to weigh the stems down. We grow it
here as it is a survivor from H.J. Elwes's garden, but I wouldn't bother on
its own merits. The inflorescence is attractive as it first opens but
thereafter quickly looks very tatty.

John Grimshaw


Dr John M. Grimshaw
Garden Manager, Colesbourne Gardens

Sycamore Cottage
Colesbourne
Nr Cheltenham
Gloucestershire GL53 9NP



Website: www.colesbournegardens.org.uk
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> Is Asphodelus albus summer-dormant? I



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