Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
  
Types
Alternanthera reineckii
Alternanthera sessilis
Alternanthera philoxeroides
Alternanthera bettzickiana
Alternanthera caracasana
  
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
  
Habitat
Grassland
  
Loamy soils, Well Drained
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
  
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
  
Not Available
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
White, Gold
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Yellow green, Orange Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
  
Green, Purple
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
  
Green, Purple
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Round
  
Lanceolate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Not Available
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Not Available
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
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
Insignificant
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants
  
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Shoots, Stem
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Sometimes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Botanical Name
ALTERNANTHERA 'Raspberry Rum'
  
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
  
Common Name
Alternanthera
  
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
  
In Hindi
Gudrisag, Garundi
  
शतावर
  
In German
Alternanthera
  
Gemüsespargel
  
In French
Alternanthera
  
Asperge
  
In Spanish
Alternanthera
  
Asparagus
  
In Greek
Alternanthera
  
σπαράγγι
  
In Portuguese
Alternanthera
  
Asparagus
  
In Polish
Alternanthera
  
Szparag lekarski
  
In Latin
Alternanthera
  
Asparagus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Caryophyllales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Amaranthaceae
  
Liliaceae
  
Genus
Alternanthera
  
Asparagus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Gomphrenoideae
  
Asparagoideae
  
Season and Care of Alternanthera and Asparagus
Season and care of Alternanthera and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Alternanthera and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alternanthera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Asparagus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alternanthera is Loam, Sand and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alternanthera is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Alternanthera and Asparagus Physical Information
Alternanthera and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Alternanthera height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Alternanthera and Asparagus are as follows:
Alternanthera flower color: White
Alternanthera leaf color: Red, Purple, Pink and Burgundy
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Alternanthera and Asparagus
Care of Alternanthera and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alternanthera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Alternanthera 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.