Mary Washington Asparagus
Asparagus officinalis 'Mary Washington Asparagus'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size3 to 5 feet tall1 to 3 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
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'Mary Washington Asparagus' (Asparagus officinalis 'Mary Washington Asparagus') is a vegetable for food gardens, borders, and containers. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun and average to moist soil of most types. Rabbits tend to pass it by. It tolerates salt and attracts bees and butterflies. Plants reach 35 to 59 inches tall.