Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Japan
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
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
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Gold
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Acuminate
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Drought, Pollution
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
Not Available
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
Japanese Burberry
In Hindi
शतावर
crimson pygmy
In German
Gemüsespargel
crimson pygmy
In French
Asperge
crimson pygmy
In Spanish
Asparagus
crimson pygmy
In Greek
σπαράγγι
crimson pygmy
In Portuguese
Asparagus
crimson pygmy
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
crimson pygmy
In Latin
Asparagus
crimson pygmy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Ranunculales
Family
Liliaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Asparagus and Crimson Pygmy
Season and care of Asparagus and Crimson Pygmy is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Crimson Pygmy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crimson Pygmy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Asparagus and Crimson Pygmy Physical Information
Asparagus and Crimson Pygmy physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Crimson Pygmy are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Care of Asparagus and Crimson Pygmy
Care of Asparagus and Crimson Pygmy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Crimson Pygmy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.