Description
Light cuttings in 2 years; Regular cuttings thereafter
Asparagus officinalis ‘Mary Washington’
(Mary Washington asparagus)
$9.99
Hardiness Zones:
3a 3b 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9bQuick Overview:
Asparagus a member of the lily family and is one of the first vegetables ready to harvest in the spring. It originated near the Mediterranean Sea and was considered a delicacy by the ancient Greeks. Mary Washington is a very strong growing and productive strain producing long, thick spears in May and June depending on your season. A rust resistant variety.
Additional information
| Common Name | Mary Washington asparagus |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Asparagus officinalis 'Mary Washington' |
| Container/Amount | 4 inch pot |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b |
| Growth Rate | Average |
| Light Requirements | Part-sun, Sun |
| Height | 36-48" |
| Width | 24" |
| Soil Condition | Well-drained |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Fragrance | No |
| Foliage Color | chartreuse |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Berry Color | Chartreuse |
