Water
Water moderately during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly in winter, providing just enough to prevent complete desiccation.
Overwatering can lead to root rot.
Jacob's Rod (Asphodeline liburnica) is an elegant perennial herb featuring tall spikes of star-shaped, yellow flowers, adding a striking vertical accent to sunny gardens.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate to Warm
50% intensity
Prefers average room temperatures during growth; can tolerate cooler in winter dormancy.
Low
25% intensity
Feed sparingly in spring with diluted balanced fertilizer.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water moderately during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly in winter, providing just enough to prevent complete desiccation.
Overwatering can lead to root rot.
Deadhead spent flower spikes to maintain a tidy appearance and prevent self-seeding if unwanted. Cut back foliage in late autumn or early spring before new growth emerges. Remove any diseased or damaged parts promptly.
Propagate by seed sown in spring or by division of established clumps in autumn or early spring. Seeds may require a period of cold stratification. Divisions should be replanted immediately.
Repot young plants every 2-3 years in spring, or when root-bound. Mature plants are best left undisturbed. Use a well-draining potting mix, such as a cactus or succulent blend, to ensure good aeration.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Where Jacob's Rod (Asphodeline liburnica) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Asphodelaceae |
| Genus | Asphodeline |
| Species | Asphodeline liburnica |
Similar in genus Asphodeline
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