Asparagus acutifolius

Asparagus acutifolius

Native to:
Albania | Algeria | Baleares | Bulgaria | Corse | Cyprus | East Aegean Is. | France | Greece | Italy | Lebanon-Syria | Libya | Morocco | NW. Balkan Pen. | Palestine | Portugal | Sardegna | Sicilia | Spain | Tunisia | Türkiye | Türkiye-in-Europe

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Asparagaceae
Genus:
Asparagus
Species:
Asparagus acutifolius

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Vine
Height:
150 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
white, greenish-white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
21–60 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 4-8 weeks before sowing.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash