Asparagus officinalis 'Eclipse'
Eclipse' Asparagus
Eclipse' Asparagus
Exposure
- Sun
- Partial shade
Rusticity
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Bloom time
- May
- June
- July
- Perennial
- Ornamental
- Delicious
- Spring harvest
- Nutrient
Perennial 'Eclipse' asparagus is grown in the vegetable garden for its tender and delicious young shoots. It is picked from April to June, from the third year of planting; then it is possible to harvest it for almost 15 years afterwards. This vegetable is particularly rich in vitamin C and is known for its delicious taste. The superb foliage is very decorative in summer, even taking on a very surprising yellow autumn color.
Plant details
Dimensions
Dimensions
Spacing
61 - 76 cm
Spread
76 - 91 cm
Height
183 - 183 cm
Spacing
24 - 30 in.
Spread
30 - 36 in.
Height
72 - 72 in.
Characteristics
Characteristics
Habit:
- Upright
Flowering colours:
- White
- Yellow
Plant needs
Plant needs
Watering:
- Water in times of drought
Maintenance:
- Harvest the stems in spring
- prune the yellowed foliage in the fall.
Soil requirement:
- Sandy
- Well drained
Features
Features
Resistance:
- Foliar diseases
Attract:
- Pollinators
Use:
- Open ground
Attribute:
- Edible