Garden Asparagus
Scientific Name: Asparagus officinalis L.
Family: Liliaceae

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Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. Illustrated flora of the northern states and Canada. Vol. 3: 20. Courtesy of Kentucky Native Plant Society. Scanned by Omnitek Inc.

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Origin: Eastern Europe

Growth Habits: Herbaceous perennial, up to 5 feet tall (1.5 m)

Watering Needs: Abundant water

Propagation: seeds, several modern varieties are male cultivars that don't produce seeds and are reproduced by tissue culture