Asparagus psilurus
Asparagus psilurus
- Native to:
- Angola | Botswana | Malawi | Mozambique | Namibia | South Africa | Zambia
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asparagaceae
- Genus:
- Asparagus
- Species:
- Asparagus psilurus
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Vine
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–45 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from soaking in warm water for 24 hours before sowing. Germination can be erratic.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI