Medium
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Cultivar
Asparagus officinalis ‘Mary Washington’
Care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
- Common name
- asparagus
- Plant type
- Edible perennial
- Growth habit
- Upright
- Light
- Full sun
- Watering
- Medium
- Temperature
- Warm
- Humidity
- Moderate
- Propagation
- Seed grown
- Native range
- temperate regions
- Toxic to pets
- Toxic
- Toxic to people
- Not toxic
- public plant
- 1 public plant
- collector
- 1 collector
At a glance
What Asparagus officinalis 'Mary Washington' is
Asparagus officinalis 'Mary Washington' is an edible perennial that stands upright in the garden. Its structure is defined by fine, fern-like foliage that emerges from the soil each spring.
Living with this plant requires patience as you wait for the spears to reach harvestable size. You will need to commit to a permanent spot, as these plants return for many years once they are established.
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- Rank
- Cultivar
- Most common light
- Full sun
- Most common watering
- Medium
- Most common temperature
- Warm
- Most common humidity
- Moderate
The berries contain saponins which can cause gastrointestinal distress if ingested by pets.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI. Not veterinary or medical advice — check with a professional before letting a pet or a child near an unfamiliar plant.
Timeline
People and Asparagus officinalis 'Mary Washington'
How our relationship with this plant has changed over time.
- Antiquity
Early gathering
People in temperate regions first gathered wild asparagus for food and medicinal use. It was prized as a seasonal delicacy.
- Pre-modern era
Transition to gardens
Cultivation efforts began as people moved the plants from wild meadows into managed plots. This allowed for more consistent access to the young shoots.
- 20th century
Standardization
The Mary Washington cultivar became a common choice for gardeners seeking reliable yields and uniformity. It solidified its place in home kitchen gardens across temperate climates.
- Present day
Perennial staples
You now rely on this plant as a long-term investment in your landscape. Gardeners value its hardiness and predictable growth cycle.
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Care consensus
What collectors actually do
Aggregated from 1 public item across collecto.rs.
Full sun
1 of 1 (100%)
Warm
1 of 1 (100%)
Moderate
1 of 1 (100%)
Collectors
People growing Asparagus officinalis 'Mary Washington'
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Questions
Frequently asked about Asparagus officinalis 'Mary Washington'
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Asparagus officinalis 'Mary Washington'?
Asparagus officinalis 'Mary Washington' is a named cultivar of Asparagus officinalis. Commonly known as asparagus, a edible perennial, and with a upright growth habit. Native to temperate regions.
How do you care for Asparagus officinalis 'Mary Washington'?
Across public collections on collecto.rs, the most common care setup for Asparagus officinalis 'Mary Washington' is Full sun light, medium watering, warm temperatures, and moderate humidity.
How rare is Asparagus officinalis 'Mary Washington'?
Asparagus officinalis 'Mary Washington' is rare on collecto.rs — fewer than five public collectors currently track it. Add yours to be one of the first.
What else is Asparagus officinalis 'Mary Washington' called?
Asparagus officinalis 'Mary Washington' is also known as Asparagus officinalis 'Mary Washington'.
Where can I see real photos of Asparagus officinalis 'Mary Washington'?
Browse public Asparagus officinalis 'Mary Washington' collections on collecto.rs to see photos uploaded by the people growing it. Each item links to the collector's profile, with notes, acquisition date, and growth photos.
Can I track my own Asparagus officinalis 'Mary Washington' on collecto.rs?
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