Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Eastern Asia
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
G. 'Radicans', G. 'Aimee',G. 'Golden Magic'
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
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
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
White, Gold
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
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
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
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, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Double
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Hay fever, Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
chest congestion, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Cake, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Jam, Used as preservative
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Frostproof'
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
Cape Jasmine, Frostproof Gardenia, Gardenia
In Hindi
शतावर
Gardenia jasminoides
In German
Gemüsespargel
Gardenie
In French
Asperge
Cape Jasmine
In Spanish
Asparagus
Gardenia jasminoides
In Greek
σπαράγγι
Cape Jasmine
In Portuguese
Asparagus
Gardenia jasminoides
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
Gardenia jaśminowata
In Latin
Asparagus
Gardenia mucronata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Gentianales
Family
Liliaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Asparagus and Cape Jasmine
Season and care of Asparagus and Cape Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Cape Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Cape Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral.
Asparagus and Cape Jasmine Physical Information
Asparagus and Cape Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Cape Jasmine height is 105.00 cm and width 135.00 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Cape Jasmine are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Cape Jasmine flower color: White and Ivory
- Cape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Asparagus and Cape Jasmine
Care of Asparagus and Cape Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Cape Jasmine 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 Cape Jasmine needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.