Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-9
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
21,22
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Gold
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Slugs
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
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
शतावर
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Gemüsespargel
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Asperge
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Asparagus
cólquico
In Greek
σπαράγγι
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Asparagus
aftomn gema
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Asparagus
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Liliaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Asparagus
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colchiceae
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Not Available
Properties of Asparagus and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Asparagus and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Asparagus and Autumn Crocus. Asparagus doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Asparagus does not have fragrant flowers. Asparagus has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis and Rhinoconjunctivitis and Autumn Crocus 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 Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Asparagus and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Asparagus and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Asparagus and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Asparagus and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Asparagus and Autumn Crocus
Care of Asparagus and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
