Purple Passion Asparagus Crowns – 25 Live 2-Year Bare Root Crowns

About This Plant

Purple Passion is a gourmet perennial vegetable, valued for deep purple, sweet-tasting spears and tender texture. This listing provides 25 live 2-year-old bare root crowns of Asparagus officinalis 'Purple Passion', a long-lived perennial suitable for edible landscapes and raised beds.

What You Will Receive

25 live Purple Passion asparagus crowns, 2-year-old bare root crowns, healthy and vigorous planting material, ready for planting upon arrival.

Growing or Planting Information

• Common Name: Purple Passion Asparagus
• Botanical Name: Asparagus officinalis 'Purple Passion'
• Plant Type: Perennial vegetable
• Growth Stage: 2-year bare root crown
• Sun Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily preferred)
• Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil with pH 6.5–7.5
• Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist during establishment
• Mature Height: Approximately 4–5 feet when fully grown
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• USDA Zones: 3–10
• Container Friendly: Not recommended for long-term production

Care Tips

Plant crowns promptly after arrival in a sunny location with well-draining soil. Place crowns 6–8 inches deep and space 12–18 inches apart, with 3–5 feet between rows. Keep soil consistently moist during establishment. Harvest lightly during the second year and allow full harvests starting in year three.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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