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Ecological relationships

Who uses this plant?

28CaterpillarsGenus host records with ranges including GA

Genus host records with ranges including GA · Asparagus

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Estigmene acreaSalt Marsh Moth, Acrea Moth
Feltia subterraneaSubterranean Dart, Granulate Cutworm
Helicoverpa zeaCorn Earworm Moth
Herpetogramma bipunctalisSouthern Beet Webworm, Two-Spotted Herpetogramma
Iridopsis humariaSmall Purplish Gray
Iridopsis larvariaBent-Line Gray
Mythimna unipunctaArmyworm Moth, White Speck
Papaipema nebrisStalk Borer
Platynota rostranaOmnivorous Platynota
Sparganothis sulfureanaSparganothis Fruitworm Moth, Sulfur Leafroller, False Yellow-Head
Spilosoma virginicaVirginian Tiger Moth, Yellow Woolybear Moth, Yellow Bear
Spodoptera dolichosSweetpotato Armyworm, Dolichos Armyworm, Large Cotton Armyworm
Spodoptera frugiperdaFall Armyworm Moth
Spodoptera latifasciaOrange-Striped Armyworm, Velvet Armyworm Moth
Spodoptera ornithogalliYellow-Striped Armyworm Moth, Cotton Cutworm
Tolype velledaLarge Tolype, Large Lappet Moth, Vellada Lappet Moth
Trichoplusia niNi Moth, Cabbage Looper Moth
Trichordestra legitimaStriped Garden Caterpillar Moth

—BeesSoutheastern regional records

—Specialist beesPollen specialists

1BirdsRecorded genus food-resource interactions; not a state feeding claim

Recorded genus food-resource interactions; not a state feeding claim · Asparagus

Growing and identification

Safety has not been reviewed for this plant; check toxicity and thorns before planting.

Growing sources and scope

Flower color · “Yellow or green” · NC Extension Plant Toolbox
Hardiness · “Zones 2a–9b” · NC Extension Plant Toolbox
Height · “3–5 feet” · NC Extension Plant Toolbox
Life cycle · “Perennial” · NC Extension Plant Toolbox
Light · “Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)” · NC Extension Plant Toolbox
Soil · “Moist” · NC Extension Plant Toolbox
Soil pH · “Neutral” · NC Extension Plant Toolbox
Spread · “1.5–3 feet” · NC Extension Plant Toolbox

Also known as

Asparagus