Asphodeline lutea Rchb.
Hardy herbaceous plant, the leaves numerous, tufted at the base, the flowers yellow, fragrant, in a dense, long, leafy but un-branched raceme. [RHSD, Hortus].
Horticultural & Botanical History
‘Of the three species of Asphodel cultivated in our gardens the luteus is by far the most common; which is easily accounted for, as it is perfectly hardy, will grow in any soil, and multiplies greatly by offsets, by which it spreads so much as to require frequent reducing. Its flowering stems, covered with three-cornered striated leaves fancifully curling around it, rise to the height of two or three feet, terminating with a spike of flowers a foot or more in length.’ [BM t.773/1804 as Asphodelus luteus]. Introduced to Britain by 1596. [JD].
History at Camden Park
A handwritten note in an 1850 catalogue is the only reference [MP A2947A]. Certainly grown in the gardens at this time.
Notes
Published Jan 10, 2010 - 03:35 PM | Last updated Jan 10, 2010 - 03:42 PM
Asphodeline lutea Rchb. | BM t.773/1804 | BHL
| Family | Asphodelaceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | Sicily |
| Synonyms |
Asphodelus luteus L. |
| Common Name | Asphodel, King?s spear |
| Name in the Camden Park Record | Asphodelus luteus |
| Confidence level | high |
