Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asparagaceae

Genus:

Asparagus

Species:

Asparagus suaveolens

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

white, greenish-white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–40 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from soaking 24-48 hours before sowing. Germination can be erratic and slow.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI