Asparagus 'Argentuil'

Asparagusofficinalis

Genus
Asparagus (a-SPARE-uh-gus)
Species
officinalis (oh-fiss-ih-NAH-liss)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Pensacola, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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negative
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Hayden, AL (Zone 8b) | January 2013 | positive

I'm in north Florida and so far, so good. It came up from seed and is now about 11/2' tall. I love asparagus and had good luck with 'Vi...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | November 2006 | neutral

Known as the the "White Asparagus of Argenteuil" in France's open markets dating back to the 1700's. It is both quite early with very lar...Read More

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