Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Cercis
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-9
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, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Gold
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
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, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
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 firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
CERCIS canadensis
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
Eastern Redbud
In Hindi
शतावर
Eastern Redbud
In German
Gemüsespargel
OstRedbud
In French
Asperge
Redbud Orient
In Spanish
Asparagus
Eastern Redbud
In Greek
σπαράγγι
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Asparagus
Redbud oriental
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
Redbud wschodniej
In Latin
Asparagus
Cercis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Fabales
Family
Liliaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Cercideae
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Caesalpiniaceae
Season and Care of Asparagus and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Asparagus and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Asparagus and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Asparagus and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
- Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Care of Asparagus and Eastern Redbud
Care of Asparagus and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.