Asparagus

Asparagus officinalis, Asparagaceae

Zones

3a–8b

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

6.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

TomatoSolanum lycopersicum

Pest Deterrent

Woolly ThymeThymus pseudolanuginosus

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Curly ParsleyPetroselinum crispum

Beneficial Insect Habitat

Fava BeanVicia faba

Nitrogen Fixation

Dutch White CloverTrifolium repens var. hollandicum

Nitrogen Fixation

Black LocustRobinia pseudoacacia

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Berseem CloverTrifolium alexandrinum

Nitrogen Fixation

Russian OliveElaeagnus angustifolia

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

False Indigo BushAmorpha fruticosa

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Western RedbudCercis occidentalis

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Red AlderAlnus rubra

Nitrogen Fixation

ComfreySymphytum officinale

Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Bamboo ShootBambusa vulgaris

Bamboo has aggressive root systems and may produce allelopathic compounds that inhibit asparagus

FoxgloveDigitalis purpurea

Foxglove's toxic compounds can negatively affect asparagus crown development

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Leaves

Common Questions

What zones does Asparagus grow in?

Asparagus grows in USDA hardiness zones 3a through 8b.

What are good companion plants for Asparagus?

Good companions for Asparagus include Tomato, Woolly Thyme, Curly Parsley, Fava Bean, Dutch White Clover.

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