Anemarrhena asphodeloides
Plant type
perennial, grass / grass like
size
- H: 1'-3'
- W: 1'-3'
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Anemarrhena asphodeloides plant details
Anemarrhena asphodeloides is an evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In fall and summer lavender flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Anemarrhena asphodeloides
- Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
- Plant family: asparagaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Flowers: lavender blooms in fall and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Anemarrhena asphodeloides
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - occasional
- Resistant to: heat and humidity
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
A very unusual plant, residing by itself in its very own monotypic family. Forms a tight clump of vaguely iris-like rhizomes, but the above ground effect is that of an ornamental grass. Narrow grassy leaves about a foot tall, and 2-3 foot spikes of tiny tiny little purply flowers above that in late summer. Apparently widely used in Chinese medicine, googling it will turn up a lot of pretty questionable herbal supplement products made from this plant. Never going to render anyone speechless with its beauty, but well worth growing as you would an ornamental grass. Zone 5
Gardening facts about Anemarrhena asphodeloides plant
How to Grow Anemarrhena asphodeloides
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- lavender
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- grassy
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