Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Southeastern United States
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
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
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Gold
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Salt, Wind
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Salt, Wind
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
AESCULUS parviflora
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
In Hindi
शतावर
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In German
Gemüsespargel
Buckeye Putzer
In French
Asperge
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Spanish
Asparagus
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Greek
σπαράγγι
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Portuguese
Asparagus
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Latin
Asparagus
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Sapindales
Family
Liliaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Asparagus and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Season and care of Asparagus and Bottlebrush Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Bottlebrush Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Asparagus and Bottlebrush Buckeye Physical Information
Asparagus and Bottlebrush Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Bottlebrush Buckeye are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Care of Asparagus and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Care of Asparagus and Bottlebrush Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.