Asparagus

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Long-lived perennial

Native distribution

Siberia, China, Korea

Location

Treman Woodland Walk

Source of plant

Seneca Hill Perennials

Description

This is a Siberian asparagus that we acquired many years ago from seed collector Alexandra Berkutenko. The branched stems make soft arching plumes in the garden, and the female plants are smothered in plump red berries in fall. Because it is relatively short, we recommend placing it near the front of the border, with the caveat that like most asparagus it is relatively late to emerge.

USDA Hardiness Zone

3

Special characteristics

fruiting characteristics