Asparagus verticillatus

Physical Characteristics

Asparagus verticillatus is a PERENNIAL growing to 4 m (13ft 1in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6 and is not frost tender. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required). and is pollinated by Bees. The plant is not self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Europe to W. Asia - Russia to Iran.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Shoots Stem Edible Uses: Young shoots - cooked[2, 105, 177].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known