This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.

• Position: full sun
• Soil: any well drained soil
• Rate of growth: average
• Flowering period: June to July
• Hardiness: fully hardy
  
  An easy to grow perennial that has great architectural form, asphodeline 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 distinctly upright, so it is good for adding vertical interest. Natives of Austria, Italy and the eastern Mediterranean, where they flourish in sunny, dry meadows.
  
  
• Garden care: Asphodeline liburnica thrives in well-drained soil, so avoid overly damp soils as these plants do not tolerate waterlogged conditions. Sandy or loamy soil with good drainage is ideal. For heavy clay soil, amend it with organic matter like compost or well-rotted manure to improve drainage.