Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Habitat
Forest edges, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woods
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires regular watering, Water occasionally
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune regularly
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
no allergic reactions
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Gastrointestinal disorders, Skin Disorders
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Not Available
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
TAGETES erecta 'French Vanilla'
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
African Marigold
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी गेंदा
शतावर
In German
Studentenblume
Gemüsespargel
In French
Marigold africaine
Asperge
In Spanish
caléndula africana
Asparagus
In Greek
Αφρικής κατιφές
σπαράγγι
In Portuguese
marigold africano
Asparagus
In Polish
afrykański nagietka
Szparag lekarski
In Latin
African pingit vaccinia caltha
Asparagus
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asparagales
Family
Asteraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Tageteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Asparagoideae
Season and Care of African Marigold and Asparagus
Season and care of African Marigold and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about African Marigold and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Marigold season is Summer and Fall and Asparagus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for African Marigold is Loam, Sand and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Marigold is Neutral, Alkaline and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
African Marigold and Asparagus Physical Information
African Marigold and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. African Marigold height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of African Marigold and Asparagus are as follows:
African Marigold flower color: White and Ivory
African Marigold leaf color: Dark Green
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of African Marigold and Asparagus
Care of African Marigold and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Marigold pruning is done Prune regularly and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer African Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.