Product page > Variant picker block.Mary Washington Asparagus is a popular, heirloom veggie that brings flavor to the table.
These scrumptious spears are harvested from mature plants after a few years after planting.
Mary Washington Asparagus produces uniform spears and a heavy yield. This perennial vegetable (Zones 3-9) is disease-resistant to rust, it is extremely cold-hardy and heat-tolerant. Harvest asparagus plants in April or May. Self-pollinating.
The Purple Passion Asparagus is another perennial vegetable (Zones 3-10) that is sweet and mild, with 20% more natural sugar. Purple or burgundy asparagus has sweeter stalks than green asparagus. You’ll love the unique, nutty flavor. The stalks of purple asparagus turn green when cooked. Purple Passion Asparagus is cold hardy and heat-tolerant. Harvest asparagus plants from early April through mid-May.
There are female plants and male plants. All produce edible spears. Only plants with all female flowers produce red, inedible berries in summer. Female plants grow larger spears. Male plants grow a greater number of smaller, uniform spears. Most hybrids, such as Jersey Giant, are plants with only male flowers that produce no seeds. Plants with all male flowers do not use energy on developing seeds and fruits. Male asparagus plants tend to live longer and produce more spears. Female plants can produce undesirable weedy seedling asparagus plant.
Plant size and shape may differ from what is pictured.
For mail orders: Plants may go through shock during shipping. Upon arrival, take the plant out and water it thoroughly. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please notify us via email at sales@amgardens.com and include a photo(s) within 24 hours of plant arrival.
For in store purchases: If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please call us at 423-870-5000 or return the plant in its original pot/condition within 3 days. Trees and shrubs have a 1 year warranty (exceptions may apply), but we highly encourage you to give us a call or email if you notice issues with your plant. We'd love to help you figure out what's wrong and save your plant!
Orders are shipped on Wednesdays and Thursdays; if your order is placed on a Wednesday, it may not ship until the following Wednesday. During peak season there may be delays in shipping. If it is too hot or cold, we suggest ordering during milder months to ensure plants arrive in best condition.