Purple Passion (Asparagus Variety)-Outdoor
Maintenance Level
Low
Placements
Outdoor
Toxic
No
Fragrance
No
Seasons
spring and summer
Plant Height
3-5 feet
Water Frequency
Winter
Water sparingly
Summer
Water regularly
Fertilizer Frequency
Winter
No need
Summer
Monthly once
Asparagus variety known for its attractive purple spears which turn green when cooked. Good flavor. Perennial.
From underground crowns, producing purple spears in spring and green ferns later.
Edible, nutritious, and visually appealing purple spears.
Dos
Plant in full sun and well-drained soil, water regularly during growth, fertilize annually, allow ferns to grow after harvest to strengthen the crown, harvest spears when they are about 5-7 inches tall.
Don'ts
Harvest in the first 1-2 years, overwater, plant in poorly draining soil, heavily harvest after mid-season (let ferns grow).