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Asparagus officinalis
Asparagus
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Latin Name: Asparagus officinalis
Common Name: Asparagus
Family: Asparagaceae(Click to Search)
Author: L.
Known Hazards: Large quantities of the shoots can irritate the kidneys[20, 62]. The berries are mildly poisonous[163].
Habitat: Fertile and sandy soils by the seashore and along river banks[9, 132].
Mature Height: 1.5
Mature Width: 0.75
Habit: Perennial
Landscaping and Planting:
- This plant variety generally cannot be successfully grown in areas where the soil quality is of a poor standard, ie lacking in sufficient nutrients.
- This plant variety does not tolerate heavy clay soils.
- This variety can be grown in anything from a light to a heavy soil mixture.
- For optimal results it is preferable to plant in a well drained soil.
- As far as hardiness goes, this variety is fairly reliable.
- This variety prefers a semi shade to full sun position.
- It is preferable to plant this variety in a moist position.
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