Looking great as it emerges from dormancy is Asparagus cochinchinensis ‘Graham’s Cracker’, our incredible 2015 introduction, that came from NC gardener Graham Ray, who originally purchased this dwarf seedling from Plant Delights. Asparagus ‘Graham’s Cracker’ makes a very tight, upright, 18″ tall x 18″ wide clump, great for a textural contrast in the garden. For us, Asparagus ‘Graham’s Cracker’ is tardily deciduous, turning a beautiful shade of gold before going dormant, but it should remain evergreen in warmer climates. Hardiness Zone 5a-10b.
Will try this one. Do you also have a tall, large asparagus in your garden? I think I saw one in the shade area. If so, do you ever sell that one?
One of our favorite of the taller species is Asparagus virgatus, which thrives in light shade. We offer this regularly when each new crop is ready.
And edible tubers, too, I understand ?
Asparagus produces underground water storage organisms that resemble tubers, but I’ve never heard of anyone eating them. You can grow new plants from tubers, but not from these.
What a wonderful plant. I’m so happy to know Graham and have his plant in my garden.