Asparagus volubilis
Asparagus volubilis
- Native to:
- South Africa
iNaturalist: © biankefouche (iNaturalist #155304743)






Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asparagaceae
- Genus:
- Asparagus
- Species:
- Asparagus volubilis
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Vine
- Height:
- 300 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts vigorously from underground rhizomes after fire, common in fynbos vegetation which experiences regular fire cycles.
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–45 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from soaking in warm water for 24 hours before sowing. Germination can be erratic and extended over several months.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI