500 Purple Passion Asparagus Crowns, Large Sweet Purple Asparagus Plants, Cold Hardy Perennial Vegetable

500 Purple Passion Asparagus Crowns – Large, Sweet Purple Asparagus

Grow a generous asparagus planting with this package of 500 large Purple Passion Asparagus crowns. Purple Passion is known for its sweet, mild, nutty flavor and distinctive purple spears.

The large purple spears turn green when cooked. They also have less woody fiber than green asparagus, making them less stringy.

Purple Passion Asparagus Features

• Sweet, mild, nutty flavor: Seller reports up to 20% more sugar than green asparagus.

• Large purple spears: A colorful addition to your vegetable garden and meals.

• Less woody fiber: Spears are less stringy.

• Cold hardy and heat tolerant: Seller recommends USDA Zones 3–9.

• Long-lived perennial: With proper maintenance, asparagus can remain productive for 15–25 years.

• Growing guide included: Your order includes an asparagus growing guide to help prepare your planting bed.

Planting and Growing

Asparagus should be planted in a permanent location where it can remain undisturbed for years. Suitable locations include a large garden bed, field, north edge of a garden, or edible landscape.

Its soft-textured foliage can also complement ornamental plantings.

The seller recommends planting at least 10 crowns for each family member who enjoys asparagus.

Purple Passion is recommended for areas where temperatures freeze, in USDA Zones 3–9. It is not recommended for the wet, mild regions of Florida and the Gulf Coast.

Enjoy Your Homegrown Asparagus

Fresh-picked asparagus is a versatile vegetable. Enjoy it:

• Fresh in salads

• Steamed or grilled

• Cooked as a vegetable side dish

• Added to stir-fries and sandwiches

• Canned, frozen, or pickled

Order Details

• Quantity: 500 Purple Passion Asparagus crowns

• Expected shipping: Late November

• Shipping method: USPS Priority Mail or UPS 3 Day Select

• Shipping price: Included for most locations

Free shipping is included to most locations. Larger boxes and shipments to Alaska, Hawaii, APO addresses, U.S. Territories, or locations considered remote may require a freight surcharge.

Weather and Shipping Information

Orders will be held if temperatures at the destination are warmer than 89°F or colder than 20°F. Shipment will resume when temperatures improve.

All plants are inspected for quality before shipment. Shipping damage is rare. If your plants arrive damaged, please contact us promptly and include photos of the package and plants so we can help.

Please message us before ordering if you have questions.

Harvesting Accessory: For efficient asparagus harvesting, look for our asparagus knife in the Gardening Products section of our catalog.