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Asparagus officinalis Purpurea

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Asparagus officinalis Purpurea Purple Asparagus,

Native: Foliage Type:

No Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Herbs & Vegetables Upright, Upright Narrow

Description:

Narrow upright growing perennial with purple edible spears that arise from ground growing up to 1-1.5m tall. Spears are great to use in pasta, salads and risottos. Ideal for coastal vegetable gardens.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

1-2m 1-2m

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun Loam, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Coastal Garden, Edible Garden, Mass Planting

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed

Family Name: Origin:

Asparagaceae Europe

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Purple

Flower Colour: Insignificant

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: N/A

Fruit: No

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Fast

Maintenance Level: Low

Water Usage: Medium / Moderate

Drought: Medium / Moderate

Frost: Moderate

Wind: Medium / Moderate

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