Asparagus
Asparagus officinalis
Also known as
- Garden Asparagus
- Sparrow Grass
- wild asparagus
- Common Asparagus
Asparagaceae
Perennial
Vegetables
Attracts pollinators
About this plant
Asparagus officinalis, commonly known as asparagus, is a hardy perennial vegetable plant. It thrives in partial shade and requires moderate watering. While it produces flowers, specific blooming details are unknown, and it is not toxic.
Light
Partial shade
Watering
Medium water
Soil
Loamy, Clay, Sandy
Height
0.9–1.5 m
Spread
0.42–0.5 m
Zones
5–8
Flower colors
Calendar
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Indoor Sowing
Direct Sowing
Bloom Period
Transplanting
Harvest
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Indoor Sowing
Direct Sowing
Bloom Period
Transplanting
Harvest
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Culinary Use
Asparagus is a popular spring vegetable, prized for its tender spears which are eaten cooked or raw. It is a good source of vitamins and minerals.
Data source: Trefle.io, Perenual