Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis)
Family: Asparagaceae
Once considered a rare, springtime delicacy, Asparagus shoots are now available year-round in supermarkets worldwide. The tender white shoots that are formed in darkness or ultraviolet light are increasingly popular. Once established in the garden, Asparagus plants may remain productive for decades. After the annual harvest, the shoots that remain produce attractive, lacy foliage.
Tags:
perennial, sun, vegetable
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Cultivation: Medium-sized perennial for USDA hardiness zones 4 to 9. Grows best in partial to full sun with moderate moisture.
Size: Reaches 3' to 4' (90 cm to 1.2 m) tall with a spread of 2' to 3' (60 cm to 90 cm).
Flowering: Blooms in late spring.
Propagation: division.
Size: Reaches 3' to 4' (90 cm to 1.2 m) tall with a spread of 2' to 3' (60 cm to 90 cm).
Flowering: Blooms in late spring.
Propagation: division.