Botanical Name: Common Names:
Asparagus officinalis purpurea Precoce DArgenteuil Purple Asparagus,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Herbs & Vegetables Clumping
Description:
Purple Asparagus is an exotic deciduous perennial vegetable with a compact, upright, clumping habit. Flowers are insignificant, with foliage emerging from thick shoots that develop into fine, feathery stems. Commonly grown for edible use, it is suited to vegetable gardens and productive planting areas. It can be incorporated into mixed planting schemes where seasonal foliage interest is desired. Grows to approx. 2m H x 0.6m W.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m >10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Loam, Sandy, Well Drained