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Asphodeline lutea
Hardy perennial, also known as King’s Spear and Junker Lily, native to the Mediterranean, northern Africa and the Caucasus. Leaves form a rosette with tall stems of starry fragrant yellow flowers appearing in late spring. The roots were highly valued by the Ancient Greeks who roasted them like potatoes and ate them with salt and oil or mashed them with figs. The roots are not very thick but are abundantly produced and apparently have a nice nutty flavour, though I haven’t tried them yet myself. They can be harvested at any time of the year, but are best used when the plant is dormant in late summer and early autumn. The young shoots and flowers can also be used in salads. Sun to part shade, wide range of soil types . Height to 1m.
9cm pot. Certified organic plant.
Freight: full list of freight and packing charges
Main photo: Missouri Botanic Gardens
N.B. Shipping costs are added AFTER you have placed your order, you will then be emailed an invoice with bank details.
Smallest box rate:
This can fit up to 9 plants in 9cm pots.
Shipping a single tree can be expensive. We may be able to fit more in the box for the same price! See our shipping rates for single and multi tree boxes.
Combining sizes?
No problem, we will work out the best rate for you once you’ve placed your order.
Jo has a passion for growing herbs but is not a qualified herbalist and has no medical background.
We are lucky to have Patricia Beagle working here at times, who is qualified, and some of her advice does appear on these pages, but herbs act differently for different people and can interact with other medicines. We therefore always recommend that you consult with your own qualified health-care practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing or on any medications.
Kahikatea Farm cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of the plants or a plant not having the effect it is reputed to have.
