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Giant Asparagus

Asparagushorridus

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Asparagus horridus by Rocky63
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Genus
Asparagus (a-SPARE-uh-gus)
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Species
horridus (HOR-id-us)
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Synonym
Asparagus aphyllus var. stipularis
Asparagus aphyllus subsp. stipularis
Asparagus stipularis
Asparagus stipularis var. brachyclados
Asparagus stipularis var. horridus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

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Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
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Category
Perennials
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Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
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