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Asparagusacutifolius

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Genus

Asparagus (a-SPARE-uh-gus)

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Species

acutifolius (a-kew-ti-FOH-lee-us)

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Synonym

Asparagus acutifolius var. achhalii

Asparagus acutifolius var. ambiguus

Asparagus acutifolius subsp. aragonensis

Asparagus acutifolius var. brachyclados

Asparagus acutifolius var. brevifolius

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

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)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Cream/Tan

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

Other Details

Gardener's Notes:

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positive

neutral

negative

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