Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Habitat
Sandy areas
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
4-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
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 Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
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
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
Intestinal gas
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
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
Not Available
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
Artichoke
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In German
Artischocke
Gemüsespargel
In French
Artichaut
Asperge
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Asparagus
In Greek
αγκινάρα
σπαράγγι
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Asparagus
In Polish
Karczoch
Szparag lekarski
In Latin
cactus
Asparagus
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asparagales
Family
Asteraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Asparagoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and Asparagus
Season and care of Artichoke and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Asparagus season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Artichoke and Asparagus Physical Information
Artichoke and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Asparagus are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Artichoke and Asparagus
Care of Artichoke and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Artichoke 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.