Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Herbs, Shrub
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-10
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Gold
Pale White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Circular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
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
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Abdominal distension
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Groundcover
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
Dwarf Bamboo
In German
Gemüsespargel
Ajowan
In Spanish
Asparagus
Trachyspermum ammi
In Greek
σπαράγγι
σπόρους καραμπίνα
In Portuguese
Asparagus
aipo
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
seler
In Latin
Asparagus
semina Carom
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Apiales
Family
Liliaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Asparagus
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Apieae
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Asparagus and Ajwain plant
Season and care of Asparagus and Ajwain plant is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Ajwain plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Asparagus and Ajwain plant Physical Information
Asparagus and Ajwain plant physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Ajwain plant are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
- Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Care of Asparagus and Ajwain plant
Care of Asparagus and Ajwain plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.