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Asparagus 'Purple Passion'

Family Asparagaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H1 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Spread 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH neutral

Description Asparagus 'Purple Passion' (asparagus) bears white flowers during early spring to late spring. This herbaceous perennial has medium green foliage. The fruit produced by Asparagus 'Purple Passion' (asparagus) is showy and deep fuchsia.
Typical Uses Culinary and vegetable garden.
Special Characteristics Asparagus 'Purple Passion' is tolerant of drought.