Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asparagaceae

Genus:

Asparagus

Species:

Asparagus densiflorus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

white

Ground Cover:

Yes

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

21–42 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate more readily when fresh; soaking in warm water for 24 hours may improve germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI