Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Perennial, Shrub
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Northwestern United States, Canada
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
sharpleaf penstemon, white-margined beardtongue, lowland beardtongue
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
foothill woods, High elevation, Open areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Not Available
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Gold
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
Brown
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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Narrow and lance shape
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Needs less watering, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
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
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
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
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Asthma, 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
Recovering internal injuries, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Container, Used as Ornamental plant, Veterinarian uses
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
PENSTEMON fruticosus 'Purple Haze'
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
Bush Penstemon, Shrubby Penstemon
In Hindi
शतावर
Bush Penstemon
In German
Gemüsespargel
Bush Penstemon
In French
Asperge
Bush Penstemon
In Spanish
Asparagus
Bush Penstemon
In Greek
σπαράγγι
Μπους Penstemon
In Portuguese
Asparagus
Bush, Penstemon
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
Bush Penstemon
In Latin
Asparagus
Persicaria Bush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Scrophulariales
Family
Liliaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Asparagus
Penstemon
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Asparagus and Bush Penstemon
Season and care of Asparagus and Bush Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Bush Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bush Penstemon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Bush Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bush Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Asparagus and Bush Penstemon Physical Information
Asparagus and Bush Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Bush Penstemon height is 45.72 cm and width 40.64 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Bush Penstemon are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Bush Penstemon flower color: Purple
- Bush Penstemon leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Asparagus and Bush Penstemon
Care of Asparagus and Bush Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Bush Penstemon pruning is done 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 Bush Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.