King's Spear
Herb latin name: King's Spear,King's Spear Extract
Latin name: Asphodeline lutea
Synonyms: Asphodelus luteusAsphodelus luteus
Family: Asphodelaceae
Habitat of the herb: the herb: Dry grassland, rocky and stony places, usually on limestone. Propagation of King's Spear: Seed - sow March/April in a greenhouseHabitat of the herb: the herb: Dry grassland, rocky and stony places, usually on limestone.
Propagation of King's Spear: Seed - sow March/April in a greenhouse and only just cover the seed. Germination usually takes place in 1 - 3 months at 15℃. Once the seedlings are large enough to handle, prick them out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring. Division in spring or autumn, with care since the roots are easily damaged. Ensure each division has at least one growing bud. Large divisions can be planted out straight into their permanent positions, smaller ones are best potted up until they are growing away strongly and can then be panted out. We have found that this plant can be successfully divided throughout the growing season so long as it is watered in dry weather.
Cultivation of the herb: Dry grassland, rocky and stony places, usually on limestone.
Medicinal use of King's Spear: None known
Known hazards of Asphodeline lutea: None known
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