The Common Asphodel

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:plant
gptkbp:aroma gptkb:none
gptkbp:climate warm climates
gptkbp:climate_adaptation Mediterranean climate
gptkbp:common_name Common Asphodel
gptkbp:companion_plants lavender
gptkbp:cultural_practices medicinal properties
gptkbp:cultural_significance used in ancient Greek culture
gptkbp:cultural_symbol associated with death in mythology
gptkbp:disease_resistance moderate
gptkbp:drought_tolerance high
gptkbp:edibility not commonly eaten
gptkbp:family gptkb:Asphodelaceae
gptkbp:flower_color gptkb:white
gptkbp:flower_structure raceme
gptkbp:flowering_season spring to summer
May to July
attractive to pollinators
direct sowing or transplanting
grows actively in spring
gptkbp:fruit_type gptkb:capsule
gptkbp:growth_form herbaceous perennial
gptkbp:growth_rate moderate
gptkbp:habitat dry grasslands
gptkbp:height up to 1 meter
30 to 100 cm
spacing of 30 cm apart
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Common Asphodel
gptkbp:invasive_potential low
gptkbp:landscape aesthetic appeal
ground cover
adds texture to gardens
gptkbp:leaf_arrangement basal rosette
gptkbp:leaf_color gptkb:green
smooth
gptkbp:leaf_shape linear leaves
gptkbp:light_requirement full sun to partial shade
gptkbp:maintenance low
gptkbp:native_to Mediterranean region
gptkbp:origin native to Europe and Asia.
gptkbp:pests moderate
gptkbp:pollinators bees
gptkbp:propagation_method seeds
gptkbp:pruning none required
gptkbp:region USDA zones 6-9
gptkbp:reproduction minimal
gptkbp:root_system fibrous roots
gptkbp:scientific_name Asphodelus aestivus
gptkbp:seasonal_activities flowers in summer
gptkbp:seed_dispersal gptkb:wind
gptkbp:soil_type well-drained soil
gptkbp:toxicity non-toxic
gptkbp:uses ornamental gardening
gptkbp:water_requirement low to moderate
gptkbp:wildlife attracts butterflies
gptkbp:zone hardy in various conditions
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Robert_Graves
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5