Asparagus edulis

Asparagus edulis

Native to:
Eswatini | Mozambique | South Africa | Zimbabwe

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
150 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
may,jun
Bloom Colors:
white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds
Fall Color:
yellow

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–42 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate better with cold stratification. Fresh seed germinates more readily than stored seed.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI