Xerophyllum asphodeloides (Turkey Beard)

Xerophyllum asphodeloides

Quick Facts:

    Common Names: turkey beard, eastern turkey beard, beartongue, grass-leaved helonias, mountain asphodel
    Lifespan: Perennial
    Zones: 5 - 8
    Type: Forb

Xerophyllum asphodeloides, or turkey beard, is native to the southeastern United States, in the Appalachian states ; it grows in dry, sandy, very acidic soil in oak and conifer forests and quiet slopes.

In our yard, this grows in the Conifer Area.

Our growing score: 6

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               Seedpod                                           Leaf                                            Stem                                        Seed                                          Habit

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