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This Asparagus 'Purple Passion' ships as a 10 pack of Bare Root and 25 pack of Bare Root

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Purple Passion

Name: Asparagus 'Purple Passion'
Brand: TriStar Plants
SKU: Asparagus-SweetPurple-5pk
Price: 10.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Purple Passion Asparagus is a beautiful, delicious addition to any garden. Known for its striking purple color, this unique asparagus variety offers a sweeter, less fibrous flavor profile than traditional green asparagus, making it perfect for fresh eating, grilling, roasting, and salads. With its tender, smooth spears, Purple Passion brings versatility to your kitchen and beauty to your garden.

If planting isn’t possible now, click here for advice on storing bare-root asparagus and detailed guidance on planting, care, and harvest.

What Are Asparagus Crowns?

Asparagus crowns are the root systems of asparagus plants, typically 1-2 years old, used for planting to establish new asparagus beds.

Flavor

Sweet, tender, and less fibrous, perfect for fresh eating, grilling, or roasting.

Hardiness Zone

Grows well in zones 3-8, suitable for most climates with cold winters and warm summers.

When to Harvest

Harvest 1-2 years after planting; springtime is the main harvest period for mature spears.

Shipping Guarantee

Ships via UPS with a guaranteed 2-day delivery from the shipping date.

Male vs. Female Plants

Male asparagus plants, like our Purple Passion variety, are preferred for higher yields and do not produce seeds, reducing the risk of unwanted seedlings.

Age of the Crowns

Our crowns are 2 years old, ensuring quicker establishment and earlier harvests compared to younger crowns.

Permanent Planting Beds

As a perennial, asparagus requires a dedicated, well-prepared bed, as it can produce for 15-20 years with proper care

This pack of Sweet Purple Asparagus comes Bare Root and is a 2 Yr Old.

Botanical Name: Asparagus officinalis 'Purple Passion'

Common Name: Purple Passion Asparagus

Flavor Profile: Sweet, tender, and less fibrous, perfect for fresh eating, grilling, or roasting.

Hardiness Zones: Grows well in zones 3-8, suitable for most climates with cold winters and warm summers.

Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun, providing at least 6 hours of direct sunlight for optimal growth.

Soil Requirements: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil with neutral to slightly acidic pH; enrich soil with compost.

Watering Needs: Keep consistently moist, especially during the first years to establish strong, deep roots.

Age of Crowns: Sold as 2-year-old crowns for faster establishment and earlier, reliable harvests.

Harvest Time: Harvest 1-2 years after planting; springtime is the main harvest period for mature spears.

Male vs Female Plants: Contains both male and female plants; male plants yield more due to energy focus on growth.

Permanent Planting Beds: Plant in a permanent bed, as it can produce annually for up to 15-20 years.

*We cannot send plants to Alaska or Hawaii.

*Pictures shown are of mature plants.

Prepare Soil Well: Work in compost and organic matter; asparagus prefers deeply cultivated, well-drained soil.

Space Crowns Generously: Plant crowns 12-18 inches apart in rows, with about 3-4 feet between rows to accommodate their spread.

Plant in Trenches: Dig 6-8 inch deep trenches, plant crowns, then cover with 2 inches of soil; fill in the trench gradually as the plants grow.

Dedicated Bed: Plant in a permanent bed, as asparagus is a perennial crop that returns each spring.

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Hardiness zone for this plant: 3 - 8

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Asparagus 'Purple Passion'