Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
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
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Gold
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
Not Available
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Foundation, Hedges
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
ABELIA mosanensis
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
Glossy abelia
In German
Gemüsespargel
Abelia
In Spanish
Asparagus
Abelia
In Greek
σπαράγγι
Αμπέλια
In Portuguese
Asparagus
Abelia
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
Abelia
In Latin
Asparagus
Abelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Dipsacales
Family
Liliaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Caprifolioideae
Properties of Asparagus and Abelia
Wondering what are the properties of Asparagus and Abelia? We provide you with everything About Asparagus and Abelia. Asparagus doesn't have thorns and Abelia doesn't have thorns. Also Asparagus does not have fragrant flowers. Asparagus has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis and Rhinoconjunctivitis and Abelia has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis and Rhinoconjunctivitis. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Asparagus and Abelia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Asparagus and Abelia
Season and care of Asparagus and Abelia is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Abelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Abelia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral.
Asparagus and Abelia Physical Information
Asparagus and Abelia physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Asparagus and Abelia are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Abelia flower color: Not Available
- Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Care of Asparagus and Abelia
Care of Asparagus and Abelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.