| Common Name | Latin Name | Plant Family |
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Asphodelus aestivus |
Asphodelaceae |
The dried tuber is pulverized and mixed with cold water to make a strong glue[4] that is used by bookmakers and shoemakers[61, 89, 148].
A yellow dye is obtained from the tuber[46, 61].
Cultivation & Habitat
Seed – sow March/April in a greenhouse and only just cover the seed. Germination usually takes place in 1 – 3 months at 15¡c[134]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. When the plants are large enough to handle, plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer.
Division in early spring or autumn[111].
Succeeds in ordinary garden soil, tolerating partial shade[200]. Requires a well-drained soil[1, 200]. Prefers a deep rich sandy loamy soil[1, 111]. Prefers a sunny position and a soil that is not too rich[200]. Grows well on hot dry banks[42].
This species is not hardy in the colder areas of the country, it tolerates temperatures down to between -5 and -10¡c[200].
Plants are evergreen in mild winters[200].
Plants seem to be immune to the predations of rabbits[233].
This species is closely related to A. ramosus[187].
S. Europe. N. Africa. W. Asia.
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