Jacob's rod

Asphodeline liburnica

Jacob's rod - Asphodeline liburnica

Common Name: Jacob's rod
Genus: Asphodeline
Species: liburnica

Category: Perennials

Height: 1.00 m (100 cm)
Spread: 0.50 m (50 cm)

Hardiness: Hardy
Growth Rate: Average
Flowering Period: June and July
Foliage Type: Deciduous
Foliage Colour: Blue/Green
Flower Colour: Yellow
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Soil Type: Normal/Loam or Sandy/Light or Chalky/Alkaline
Soil Moisture: Dry, well drained
Features: Has interesting foliage, A good architectural plant

An easy to grow perennial that has great architectural form. It is perfect for incorporating into gravel gardens or meadow style planting schemes. The narrow bluish-green grass-like foliage forms clumps from which leafy stems arise in early summer bearing dense spikes of pale yellow star-shaped flowers. The overall impression is distictly upright so it is good for adding vertical interest. Natives of Australia, Italy and the eastern Mediterranean where they flourish in sunny dry meadows.

  • Garden care: Avoid overly damp soils especially during the winter.