Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Southern Asia, India
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-11
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
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Gold
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
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
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Cures constipation, Cures foot fissures, Digestive disorders, Eliminate toxins, Fatigue, Halitosis, Improves Breast milk production, Increase red blood cells, Insomnia
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
CYNODON dactylon
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
Bermuda Grass
In Hindi
शतावर
बरमूडा घास
In German
Gemüsespargel
Bermuda Gras
In French
Asperge
l'herbe des Bermudes
In Spanish
Asparagus
Grama
In Greek
σπαράγγι
Αγριάδα
In Portuguese
Asparagus
grama Bermuda
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
Trawa Bermuda
In Latin
Asparagus
Bermuda Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cyperales
Genus
Asparagus
Cynodon Rich
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Tribe
Not Available
Chlorideae
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Chloridoideae
Season and Care of Asparagus and Bermuda Grass
Season and care of Asparagus and Bermuda Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Bermuda Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bermuda Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Asparagus and Bermuda Grass Physical Information
Asparagus and Bermuda Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Bermuda Grass are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Bermuda Grass flower color: Not Available
- Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Asparagus and Bermuda Grass
Care of Asparagus and Bermuda Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Bermuda Grass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bermuda Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.