Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
North America, Canada, Mexico, China
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
5-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Gold
Orange, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
Brown, Light brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
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
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, Rust, Spider mites
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
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Scratches
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Biodegradable plastics production, Soil conservation
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Not Available
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
Animal Feed, Used to feed livestock
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
PANICUM virgatum 'Dallas Blues'
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
Dallas Blues Switchgrass, Switchgrass
In Hindi
शतावर
Dallas Blues Grass
In German
Gemüsespargel
Dallas Blues Grass
In French
Asperge
Dallas Blues Grass
In Spanish
Asparagus
Dallas azules Hierba
In Greek
σπαράγγι
Dallas Blues Grass
In Portuguese
Asparagus
Dallas azuis da grama
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
Dallas Blues Grass
In Latin
Asparagus
Dallas Blues Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Asparagus and Dallas Blues Grass
Season and care of Asparagus and Dallas Blues Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Dallas Blues Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dallas Blues Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Dallas Blues Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Dallas Blues Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Asparagus and Dallas Blues Grass Physical Information
Asparagus and Dallas Blues Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Dallas Blues Grass height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Dallas Blues Grass are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Dallas Blues Grass flower color: Orange and Purple
- Dallas Blues Grass leaf color: Blue Green and Steel Blue
Care of Asparagus and Dallas Blues Grass
Care of Asparagus and Dallas Blues Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Dallas Blues Grass 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 Dallas Blues Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.