Asparagus is indeed a perennial plant which means that it keeps coming back for many growing seasons and typically the very top of the plant ends to die each winter and then starts to grow back the follow the spring. This particular plant along with many other perennials keeps their leaves year round.

Those who plant asparagus can count on it to keep coming back each spring for around 20-25 years as long as they are properly maintained. It will be important to keep in mind that the red berries which grow on this plant are not to be eaten because they are essentially considered to be poisonous for both humans and animals.