Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
2-7
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Gold
Yellow, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Not Available
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
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, 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, Alkaline
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 leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
fertilize in early summer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Insects
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
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Corydalis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Sedative
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
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
CORYDALIS sempervirens
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
Colic Weed, Pale Fumewort, Pale Corydalis
In German
Gemüsespargel
Capnoides
In French
Asperge
capnoides
In Spanish
Asparagus
Capnoides
In Greek
σπαράγγι
Capnoides
In Portuguese
Asparagus
Capnoides
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
Capnoides
In Latin
Asparagus
capnoides
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Basidiomycota
Class
Liliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Order
Asparagales
Agaricales
Family
Liliaceae
Fumariaceae
Genus
Asparagus
Hypholoma
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Fumarieae
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Fumarioideae
Season and Care of Asparagus and Capnoides
Season and care of Asparagus and Capnoides is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Capnoides Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Capnoides season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Capnoides is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Capnoides is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Asparagus and Capnoides Physical Information
Asparagus and Capnoides physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Capnoides height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Capnoides are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Capnoides flower color: Yellow and Pink
- Capnoides leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Asparagus and Capnoides
Care of Asparagus and Capnoides include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Capnoides pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Capnoides needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.