Asparagus officinalis 'Jersey Supreme'

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Jersey Supreme Asparagus

'Jersey Supreme' is a high-yielding variety with uniform stalks that can be harvested earlier than some other varieties. Asparagus is a hardy perennial with thick, succulent shoots that are harvested in April to early May, leaving younger shoots for future growth. Asparagus is high in vitamin K and many minerals. It needs to be planted in well-drained soil, with careful selection of the site, considering that it will continue to grow for 15 to 20 years. It also makes an attractive perennial, with airy fine-textured foliage. The branches are covered with clusters of tiny short stems called “cladules” that look like needle-like leaves. Flowers are tiny greenish-white bells. The plants turn bright yellow in the fall. In the wild, female plants produce inedible red berries.

Native to Eurasia, it sometimes shows up as a weed in the Midwest. Commercially, male clones are usually sold.

Soil:
Moderate
Plant Shape:
Upright
Exposure:
Full Sun
Bloom Time:
May - June
Bloom Color:
White
Landscape Use:
Bedding or Border
Plant Type:
Perennial
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 9