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Edibles > Culinary Herbs

common asparagus

Asparagus officinalis

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Asparagus
Family: Asparagaceae
Common Names: asperging herb, edible asparagus, wild asparagus, sparrow grass

About this plant

Grown for its delicately-flavoured young shoots, or spears. The airy, feathery foliage also makes it an attractive herbaceous perennial

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Moist but well-drained soil, or in raised beds on light, sandy soil. Avoid frost pockets as spears are tender

Pruning

Cut down foliage in autumn, when yellowed, to 2.5cm above the soil

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by division

Pests

Asparagus beetle and slugs may be a nuisance

Diseases

Violet root rots as well as foot and root rots may occur

Garden Uses

Season of Interest

SummerAutumnSpring

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Suckering

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years