Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Hybrid origin
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
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
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Gold
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Sword-like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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 Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Root Plants
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
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
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Not Available
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
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Not Available
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
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
IRIS 'Apollo'
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
In Hindi
शतावर
Dutch Iris
In German
Gemüsespargel
Dutch Iris
In French
Asperge
Dutch Iris
In Spanish
Asparagus
Dutch Iris
In Greek
σπαράγγι
Dutch Iris
In Portuguese
Asparagus
Dutch Iris
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
Dutch Iris
In Latin
Asparagus
Dutch Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Irideae
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Asparagus and Dutch Iris
Season and care of Asparagus and Dutch Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Dutch Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dutch Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Asparagus and Dutch Iris Physical Information
Asparagus and Dutch Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Dutch Iris are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Dutch Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
- Dutch Iris leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Asparagus and Dutch Iris
Care of Asparagus and Dutch Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Dutch Iris 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 Dutch Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.