Wild asparagus is a hardy perennial vegetable with feathery, fine-textured foliage that emerges from rhizomes in spring. After the edible spear stage, it develops delicate fern-like shoots and produces small bell-shaped flowers followed by red berries.
Overview
Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
3–5′ tall × 1–2′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
Zone 2aZone 9b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 2a to Zone 9b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
early successional
Native Range
Mediterranean, Western Asia
Function & Care
edibledynamic accumulatorwildlife benefit
Edible Parts
shoot
Establishment & Care
Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Years to Bearing
3 years
Propagation
seed, root cutting, division
Notable Cultivars
'Jersey Knight' and 'Jersey Supreme' are all-male hybrids known for high yields and disease resistance. 'Purple Passion' produces tender, sweeter purple spears and is gaining popularity among home gardeners.
