Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-8
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
-
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Gold
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Light
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
No
Insignificant
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
-
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
GEUM rivale
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
Chocolate-root, Indian Chocolate, Water Avens
In German
Gemüsespargel
Hortensie
In French
Asperge
Hortensia
In Spanish
Asparagus
Hortensia
In Greek
σπαράγγι
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Asparagus
Hortênsia
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
Hortensja
In Latin
Asparagus
Hibiscus
Family
Liliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
-
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
-
Season and Care of Asparagus and Chocolate-root
Season and care of Asparagus and Chocolate-root is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Chocolate-root Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chocolate-root season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Chocolate-root is Light while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chocolate-root is Acidic.
Asparagus and Chocolate-root Physical Information
Asparagus and Chocolate-root physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Chocolate-root height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Chocolate-root are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Chocolate-root flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Chocolate-root leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Asparagus and Chocolate-root
Care of Asparagus and Chocolate-root include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Chocolate-root 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 Chocolate-root needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.