Climbing Asparagus 3 Gallon

Asparagus verticillatus

Climbing Asparagus is native to west Asia and grows in well-drained soil. Young shoots are reported to be edible when cooked but are not as desirable as A. officinalis because the spears are thinner and become tough more quickly. individual plants are either male or female. Females will produce red berries is pollinated by a male. Male plants often have better shoots since the lack of fruit allows the roots to store more energy. yellow foliage in fall. Dies to the ground in winter. Formerly A. scandens, A. buxbaumius, A. tricarinatus

• Full Sun
• 12-14' h x 2-4' w
• Fall Color
• Fast Climber