Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Brazil
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-10
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Gold
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
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
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, 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
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
Whole plant
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In German
Gemüsespargel
Abutilon
In French
Asperge
Abutilon
In Spanish
Asparagus
Abutilon
In Greek
σπαράγγι
Abutilon
In Portuguese
Asparagus
Abutilon
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
Abutilon
In Latin
Asparagus
Abutilon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Malvales
Family
Liliaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Asparagus and Abutilon
Season and care of Asparagus and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Asparagus and Abutilon Physical Information
Asparagus and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Abutilon are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Asparagus and Abutilon
Care of Asparagus and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.