Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
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Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Flower Color
White, Gold
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
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
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Beetles, Moths
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Food Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
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Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Arthritis, Asthma, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Heart problems, Jaundice, Muscle Pain, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
BRASSICA oleracea 'Arrowhead'( Capitata Group)
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
Arrowhead Cabbage, Cabbage
In German
Gemüsespargel
Kohl
In Spanish
Asparagus
repollo
In Portuguese
Asparagus
repolho
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
kapusta
In Latin
Asparagus
brassica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Brassicales
Family
Liliaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Asparagus
Caulanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
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Season and Care of Asparagus and Cabbage
Season and care of Asparagus and Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cabbage is Acidic, Neutral.
Asparagus and Cabbage Physical Information
Asparagus and Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Cabbage are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Cabbage leaf color: Green
Care of Asparagus and Cabbage
Care of Asparagus and Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Cabbage pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.