Asparagus
Asparagus officinalis · Asparagaceae
| Type | perennial (companion layer) |
|---|---|
| Mature size | 5 ft tall × 3 ft wide |
| Sun | FS (full sun) |
| Water | M (moderate) |
| Deer resistance | high |
| Drought tolerance | medium |
| Hardiness | 3-8 |
| Maintenance | low |
| Edible | yes |
| Nitrogen fixing | no |
| Bloom | May, Jun |
| Harvest | Apr, May, Jun |
| Expected yield | 4 lb/yr |
| Source | CPI 2026 spring list; local nurseries |
Planning price
$4.00 per plant estimated
cpi · Asparagus - Mary Washington / Purple Passion
Option for the low-priority Zone G.
Design notes
Twenty-plus year productive perennial; the Zone G option raised in the profile. Deer resistant, but high in Zone G with temporary fencing.
Historic uses
Asparagus root used as a diuretic and for urinary complaints; seeds used for colic.
Scoring
| Ornamental | 6/10 |
|---|---|
| Disease resistance | 8/10 |
| Sweetness of harvest | 0/10 |
| Complexity of care | 0/10 |
| Medicinal value | 5/10 |
Shared plant library
These records are stored once at /home/chris/.gardenway/plant-library.json and
reused by every design and project on this machine, so the same species does not have
to be researched again.
Where this is used
| Draft | Zone | Qty | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Draft 2 - Deer-Proof Berries and Kitchen Herbs | G | 15 | Perennial asparagus bed in the low-priority rear zone - the alternative the owner flagged as TBD. |