Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Mexico, Central America
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Forest edges, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
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
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
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Gold
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires regular watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
Prune regularly
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
Double
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification
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
Gastrointestinal disorders, Skin Disorders
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
Decoration Purposes, Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
TAGETES erecta 'French Vanilla'
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
African Marigold
In Hindi
शतावर
अफ्रीकी गेंदा
In German
Gemüsespargel
Studentenblume
In French
Asperge
Marigold africaine
In Spanish
Asparagus
caléndula africana
In Greek
σπαράγγι
Αφρικής κατιφές
In Portuguese
Asparagus
marigold africano
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
afrykański nagietka
In Latin
Asparagus
African pingit vaccinia caltha
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asterales
Family
Liliaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Tageteae
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Asparagus and African Marigold
Season and care of Asparagus and African Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and African Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and African Marigold season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for African Marigold is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for African Marigold is Neutral, Alkaline.
Asparagus and African Marigold Physical Information
Asparagus and African Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas African Marigold height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and African Marigold are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
African Marigold flower color: White and Ivory
- African Marigold leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Asparagus and African Marigold
Care of Asparagus and African Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and African Marigold pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.