About
Asparagus horridus L. is a spiny, evergreen shrub that originates from the coastal Mediterranean islands and can reach heights of up to 2.5 meters. It has a bushy growth form and produces small yellow flowers during the spring. This species is highly tolerant of salt, making it well-suited for coastal environments.
About the genus
Asparagus consists of evergreen or deciduous perennials and subshrubs, occasionally exhibiting climbing habits, characterized by tuberous root systems. The stems feature small, scale-like leaves as well as larger, leaf-like phylloclades. These plants produce small white or pink flowers, which are succeeded by red berries.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Sand, Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous, Evergreen
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Spread
- 1-1.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 5-10 years
- Suggested uses
- Coastal, Mediterranean climate plants
- Toxicity
- Skin allergen, fruits harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in well-drained soil. Good for mild, coastal areas.
- Pruning
- pruning group 1
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed or semi-ripe cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free