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Hybrid Asparagus 'Martha Washington'

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Genus

Asparagus (a-SPARE-uh-gus)

Info

Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Herbaceous

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger

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Bloom Color

Green

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

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Gindee77

Hampton, IL (Zone 5a) | June 2005 | positive

You have to use lots of organic material when you plant the roots and with some patience, before you know it, you'll be enjoying some gre...Read Moreat asparagus.

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