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Asparagus virgatus by Zaragoza

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Genus

Asparagus (a-SPARE-uh-gus)

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Species

virgatus (vir-GA-tus)

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Synonym

Asparagus virgatus var. capillaris

Protasparagus virgatus

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Provides Winter Interest

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Other Details

Category

Groundcovers

Herbs

Perennials

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Suitable for growing in containers

Bloom Characteristics

Flowers are good for cutting

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

By dividing the rootball

From seed; stratify if sowing indoors

Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting

Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Anniston, Alabama

Hayward, California

Clinton, Mississippi

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