American Bog Asphodel Plant Care
Narthecium americanum Ker Gawl.
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Narthecium americanum is a species of flowering plant in the Nartheciaceae known by the common names yellow asphodel and bog asphodel. It is native to New Jersey in the United States.
Every 3–5 days
Partial shade to full sun
50–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for American Bog Asphodel?
Water American Bog Asphodel every 3–5 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it partial shade to full sun. It prefers temperatures of 50–75°F (10–24°C) and 40–60% humidity.
Where Is the American Bog Asphodel Native To?
What Is the American Bog Asphodel?
American Bog Asphodel (Narthecium americanum) belongs to the Nartheciaceae family within the Narthecium genus. American Bog Asphodel is native to New Jersey in the United States. American Bog Asphodel is also known as Yellow Asphodel.
American Bog Asphodel displays a clumping perennial herb growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 0.5 ft. American Bog Asphodel produces small yellow star-shaped flowers in clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a American Bog Asphodel?
Narthecium americanum requires watering every 3–5 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 3–5 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the American Bog Asphodel Need?
American Bog Asphodel thrives in partial shade to full sun.
Light Requirement
Partial shade to full sun
What Temperature and Humidity Does the American Bog Asphodel Prefer?
Narthecium americanum grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. American Bog Asphodel prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a American Bog Asphodel?
Moist, acidic soil with good drainage. Good drainage is essential for American Bog Asphodel to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a American Bog Asphodel?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a American Bog Asphodel?
American Bog Asphodel can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets. Similar propagation techniques also apply to bog asphodel plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the American Bog Asphodel Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list American Bog Asphodel, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the American Bog Asphodel?
American Bog Asphodel is susceptible to slugs, snails. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the American Bog Asphodel Need?
American Bog Asphodel grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. American Bog Asphodel is native to New Jersey in the United States. In cooler regions, grow American Bog Asphodel as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
American Bog Asphodel is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Narthecium genus — compare its care with other Narthecium species on PlantoScan.
Narthecium is part of the Nartheciaceae plant family — browse all Nartheciaceae genera and species.
American Bog Asphodel thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Narthecium americanum Ker Gawl., family Nartheciaceae (first published in Bot. Mag. 37: t. 1505 (1812)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list American Bog Asphodel, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 12a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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