Asparagus officinalis 'Mary Washington' ~ Mary Washington Asparagus
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Mary Washington Asparagus is a heirloom variety of the perennial vegetable that produces sweet and nutty edible shoots or spears in late spring. The feathery fine needle-like foliage resembling ferns goes dormant after the first frost. Female plants can produce red berries in late summer that might self seed. Grows best in full sun and rich, evenly moist well-drained soils. The first crop may take 2-3 years when grown from roots. Mary Washington is a female selection that produces large stalks earlier, and is rust resistant.
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Type: |
Perennial, Edible |
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Origins: |
Europe, North Africa, and W. Asia |
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Height: |
3' - 4' |
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Spread: |
1.5' - 2' |
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Spacing: |
2' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 10 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance plant. When grown indoors, reduce watering in winter. Cut stems back to near soil to rejuvenate foliage.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Indoors, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Coral Bells, Hosta, Heucherella
IMAGES: BallSeed Inc, Asparagus Mary Washington
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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