Asparagus officinalis

garden asparagus

Family	Asparagaceae
Plant Type	vegetable
Zone	USDA: 3a - 8b RHS: H EGF: H1 - H4 Australia: 1 - 2
Care Level
Height	0.6 - 1.2 m (2 - 4 ft)
Spread	60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Light	full sun
Soil Moisture	average, well-drained
Soil Type	loam to sandy
Soil pH	neutral to alkaline

Description	The vegetable Asparagus officinalis (garden asparagus) bears white blooms during late spring to mid summer. The showy matte foliage is medium green and dark fuchsia in colour, fine in texture and semi-evergreen. Asparagus officinalis (garden asparagus) bears showy vegetables.
Typical Uses	Culinary and vegetable garden.