White Asparagus (Asparagus albus)

Family: Asparagaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Asparagus albus is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Shoots

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young shoots - cooked. A poor substitute for the cultivated asparagus. — Young shoots - cooked.; A poor substitute for the cultivated asparagus.

Habitat & North American Range

High plateaux in hedges and scrub. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)