Northern False Asphodel
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(Tofieldia coccinea)
Northern False Asphodel (Tofieldia coccinea)
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Photo by: Eric Lamb | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Eric Lamb | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2021-07-11T12:47:07-07:00 |
Summary
Tofieldia coccinea, commonly known as Northern False Asphodel, Scarlet False Asphodel, Red Tofieldia, 숙은꽃장포 or Northern Tofieldia, is a perennial herb that thrives in the wetlands of Northern Asia and Northern America, including bogs, fens, and moist tundra regions. This plant typically grows to a height of 1-1.5 feet (0.3-0.5 meters) and spreads 0.5-1 feet (0.2-0.3 meters). It features erect stems topped with dense clusters of star-shaped, vibrant red flowers that bloom in the summer, adding a splash of color to the landscape. The foliage is grass-like, contributing to its textural interest in garden settings.
Northern False Asphodel is valued for its unique appearance and ability to thrive in wet conditions, making it suitable for water gardens, rain gardens, and bog plantings. It is also used for its ornamental flowers in border plantings or as a naturalizing species in wildflower meadows. Gardeners should provide it with full sun to part shade and ensure it is planted in medium to slow-draining clay or loam soils that retain moisture. While it requires high amounts of water, it is relatively low maintenance once established.CC BY-SA 4.0
Northern False Asphodel is valued for its unique appearance and ability to thrive in wet conditions, making it suitable for water gardens, rain gardens, and bog plantings. It is also used for its ornamental flowers in border plantings or as a naturalizing species in wildflower meadows. Gardeners should provide it with full sun to part shade and ensure it is planted in medium to slow-draining clay or loam soils that retain moisture. While it requires high amounts of water, it is relatively low maintenance once established.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 1-1.5 feet
- Width: 0.5-1 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Pink, Red, White
- Flowering Season: Summer
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Drainage: Medium, Slow
Common Uses
Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Low Maintenance, Water Garden
Natural Habitat
Wetlands including bogs, fens, and moist tundra regions
Other Names
Common Names: Scarlet False Asphodel, Red Tofieldia, 숙은꽃장포, Northern Tofieldia, Northern Asphodel, Purple Featherling
Scientific Names: Tofieldia coccinea
GBIF Accepted Name: Tofieldia coccinea