Photo of Asphodeline liburnica flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery

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Asphodeline liburnica

Also Known As

  • Jacob's Rod

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

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Asphodeline liburnica plant details

Asphodeline liburnica is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Asphodeline liburnica

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asphodelaceae, xanthorrhoeaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: native plant, showy, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Asphodeline liburnica

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Blue-gray narrow leaves, the texture of Bear Grass, accompany loosely arranged 2-inch diameter light yellow star flowers on 3 foot spires in July. Minimum temperature: -10°F

Gardening facts about Asphodeline liburnica plant

How to Grow Asphodeline liburnica

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy

See other plant types of Asphodeline for your garden

aka Asphodelus lutea, Asphodel, Jacob's Rod, King's Spear

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

6a-11

Size

Height: 30"-36"

Width: 12"-24"

  • sun - bright shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
Photo of Asphodeline lutea flower, form by Panayoti Kelaidis
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 48"-72"

Width: 12"-15"

  • sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
Photo of Asphodeline damascena flower, foliage, form by Panayoti Kelaidis
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