White asphodel (Asphodelus albus)
Care, watering, light and tips for White asphodel on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Asphodelaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 10 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About White asphodel
Asphodelus albus, commonly known as White Asphodel, is a herbaceous perennial native to the mountainous regions of the Mediterranean. It is characterized by its upright white flower spikes emerging from a rosette of linear leaves, adding a wild and elegant touch to rock gardens or natural borders. Its presence is ideal for recreating Mediterranean landscapes or for low-maintenance gardens.
Native range
Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa
Care tips
It prefers full sun to light partial shade and tolerates drought well once established, so watering should be moderate, especially in summer. It requires well-drained soil, preferably calcareous and poor in nutrients. A common mistake is overwatering, which can lead to the rot of its tuberous roots.
How to save a dying White asphodel
- Warning signs
- Yellowish or brown, soft, drooping leaves; lack of flowering; rotted or dry roots.
- First aid
- Replant in well-drained soil, remove damaged roots. Water moderately only when the substrate is dry.
- What kills it
- Overwatering that rots its tuberous roots. Prolonged extreme drought also weakens it.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots are not completely rotted or dry. It's hardy but intolerant of waterlogging.