Asphodeline lutea Italian Gold Ligularia the giant clump is topped

the giant clump is topped with nice near-white flower clusters on 48" tall scapes

Dry winter soils are the key to good survival in cold climates

Agave victoriae-reginae has fared well here through 7 degrees F in our garden

'Solar Flare' can reach 6' in width

Asphodeline lutea Italian Gold Ligularia the giant clump is toppedFor years, we tried to grow Asphodeline lutea only to have them croak faster than bullfrogs on an interstate highway. We repeated the process every few years until 2011, when Italian plantsman Angelo Porcelli shared wild collected Asphodeline lutea seed from an Italian population. The resulting plants of king's spear have thrived in our garden despite our hot, humid summers and wet, cold winters. Asphodeline lutea 'Italian Gold' makes a basal rosette