Plant Family

Asphodelaceae

3 plants in database

Asphodelaceae in this database spans zones 9-11 with 3 species, so design it as a guild component instead of a monoculture block. Use its strongest role (Medicinal) intentionally and manage spacing for airflow because there are 4 recurring pests in this family. Anchor it in the Ground Cover layer and pair with unrelated support species in other layers; if you save seed from multiple cultivars, isolate flowering plants to reduce accidental crosses within the family.

Wikipedia — Asphodelaceae
Plants in Database
3
Common Pests
4
Zone Range
9–11
Ground Cover
3 plants
Herb
1 plants

Common Functions in This Family

Medicinal×3 Ground Cover×3 Ornamental×2 Edible×2 Pollinator×1 Border Plant×1

Shared Pest Pressure

Pests That Target Asphodelaceae

Showing pests affecting 2+ plants in this family. Click any pest for organic control methods.

Mealybugs
100% of family
Pseudococcidae
Spider Mites
100% of family
Tetranychidae
Scale Insects
100% of family
Coccoidea
Aphids
67% of family
Aphidoidea

All Asphodelaceae Plants — 3 total

Aloe
Aloe vera
Bulbine
Bulbine frutescens
Bulbine
Bulbine frutescens