4 Purple Passion Asparagus Bare Root Crowns. Ready to Plant. Enjoy for years.
4 Purple Passion Asparagus Bare Root Crowns. Ready to Plant. Enjoy for years.
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Plants depicted in photos are at maturity. We sell starter perennials shipped bare root, as plugs (small plants 1-2 inches x 2-4 inches) or bulbs. Plugs are shipped trimmed to reduce stress during travel. We do not ship plants in containers.
Asparagus 'Purple Passion' asparagus delivers a gourmet experience with naturally sweet flavor—20% more sugar than standard varieties—that develops subtle nutty notes when cooked.
The tall, pointed spears are tender throughout with no stringy texture, so you'll use every bit without waste. Their striking purple color makes a stunning addition to raw salads and vegetable platters before turning green during cooking. A refined choice for asparagus enthusiasts seeking superior taste and texture.
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Asparagus Purple Passion
- Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8
- Height: 4 feet
- Spread: 2-3 feet
- Sunlight: Full Sun
- Foliage: Purple
- Plant Features: Attracts Butterfiles
- Water: Average
- Soil Quality: Fertile
- Soil Chemistry: ph 6.5 and pH 7.0
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Harvest: Late Spring and Summer
Asparagus Planting and Care
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Sun Lover
Purple Passion is a full sun lover. Plant in a spot with unobstructed direct sunlight for 6-8 hours per day. Avoid planting near tall structures or trees which cast shade and low-lying areas prone to waterlogging.
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Soil Prep
Work in 2–3 inches of compost or aged manure to enrich the soil. Add a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 10-10-10) or bone meal for phosphorus to support root growth. Dig a trench 6–12 inches deep and 12–18 inches wide, with a slight center mound center for crowns.
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When to Plant
Plant bare root crowns in early spring (March–April) after the last frost, when soil temperatures reach 50°F (10°C). Late winter is fine in In warmer zones (7–8). Just not frozen. Better yet, plant the year before and harvest the following year.
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How to Plant
Space crowns 12–18 inches apart in rows 3–5 feet apart. Place crowns on the mound with roots spread out, covering them with 2–3 inches of soil. Gradually fill the trench as spears grow, keeping tips exposed. Water thoroughly after planting.
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Long-Term Care
Keep soil evenly moist (1 inch of water per week) during the first year. Mulch with straw or wood chips (2–3 inches) to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Avoid harvesting first year plants. Ours are 2-year old. Apply a nitrogen-rich fertilizer (e.g., 5-10-10) in early spring of subsequent years.
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Harvest
Spears will be 6–8 inches (18–23 cm) tall and 0.5–0.75 inches (1.3–1.9 cm) in diameter when ready to harvest. They'll be deep burgandy to purple especially near the tips. Their exture will be smooth and tender when young. The interior is creamy green, and the lower part of the spear may have a lighter purple or greenish hue.
How it all works at Hosta King
Order Details & Policies
No Returns But Replacements
We do not do returns or offer warranties, unfortunately. We simply can't guarantee the future of plants after they leave our shop and are in your care. But the health of our plants upon arrival is something we'll stand by.
Shipping can stress plants. If there are any issues with your plants when you receive them, send us a chat message from our website. We can issue store credits or send replacements.
Also, our starter perennials are small plants. We do not issue refunds because they are smaller than expected. For more details about plant sizes, see Starter Perennials Shipped Trimmed.
Shipped Trimmed and Ready to Plant
Starters are small, young plants or plugs, bare roots and bulbs. We do not ship mature plants in containers. We will often trim back growth on our perennial plugs to reduce stress on the plants during travel. Trimming does not hurt the plants. They'll bounce back with new growth. You'll receive your plants carefully wrapped and prepared for shipping in a box.
Plant Sizes
Starter perennials are smaller because they are young. Bare roots and bulbs speak for themselves. We have plug sizes ranging from 1-2 inches x 2-4 inches, although some hostas come in larger sizes.
These are not yet plants at maturity as seen in many of the photos on our store. We have photos of real starter plants on some listings and we are working to post more starter photos this year in 2026. We're adding plug sizes to the plant pages, too. Bear with us as we update all our plant detail pages so you are better informed. In the meantime, if you need more details or a photo of an actual starter, send us a message in our chat.
Delivery
Your order should arrive within 7-14 days. Occasionally, we may hold an order so that we can fulfill it with new inventory we are expecting to receive. Just send us a chat if you need a status update.
Cost to Ship
Shipping fees are as follows:
- $11.99 for orders up to $39.99
- $18.99 for orders between $40 and $79.99
- $23.99 for orders between $80 and $119.99
- $29.99 for orders between $120 and $159.99
- $35.99 for orders between $160 and $199.99
- $41.99 for orders between $200 and $239.99
- $47.99 for orders between $240 and $279.99
- FREE for orders $280 or greater
* Please note these prices reflect substantial fee increases from USPS in April, presumably due to gas price hikes. We'd hope to lower them in the future, obviously.