Asparagus is a perennial herbaceous plant which is also known as the fragrant Asperule or Wood Asperule, due to its characteristic odor and its preference for wooded environments. Asperule has small white or pink flowers, which appear in abundance in early spring. It has fine and light green leaves, which develop in rosettes around the base of the plant. Asparagus is a very decorative plant, which is often used in gardens for its flowers and its pleasant odor.