Asparagus Purple Passion

Attractive purple color, flavor and tenderness make this variety distinctive. When cooked, the bright purple color is reduced. 2-yr. roots.

Enjoy tender, tasty asparagus fresh from your own garden! Easy to grow, just set 100 roots 1' apart, in rows 3' apart. They will produce enough to feed a family of 5 through the growing season.

Hardiness Zones 3-8
Mature Height 4 - 5 feet
Bloom Time Can be planted in both spring and fall. Depending when planted it will start to grow.
Light Requirements Full Sun
Ship As2 YR Bare Root

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Botanical Name: Asparagus officinalis 'Purple Passion'

Availability: Out Of Season

SKU: #89722

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Restricted States US:
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Botanical Name:
Asparagus officinalis 'Purple Passion'
Ship As:
Bare Root
Size:
2 YR
Suggested Uses:
Vegetables

Flower Color:
Yellow, Green, White
Flower Form:
Insignificant
Foliage Type:
Very fine, airy, fern-like foliage.
Mature Spread:
18 inches
Spacing:
6 - 8 inches

Growing Tips

Planting Instructions:
For best performance, plant spacing for Purple Passion is 6 - 8 inches apart in the row instead of the usual 12 inch spacing.
Soil Moisture:
Well drained
Will Tolerate:
Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil
Pruning Instructions:
Cut emerging asparagus before the spear exceeds 5 inches. After harvest, asparagus must be completely dormant before mowing. Mow late Winter or early Spring.

Winter Care:
Not needed
Planting Depth:
6" deep
Watering Requirements:
Average water needs. Water regularly, do not overwater
Fertilization Requirements:
In early spring and again following harvest.

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Spring 2025 Shipping Schedule

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Asparagus Purple Passion