Asparagus graniticus
Asparagus graniticus
- Native to:
- Namibia | South Africa
iNaturalist: © kevinatbrakputs (iNaturalist #15257063)






Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asparagaceae
- Genus:
- Asparagus
- Species:
- Asparagus graniticus
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- 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 to break dormancy; sow in well-drained seed compost.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash