Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Africa, Asia
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Anthropogenic, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-12
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Gold
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Aphids, Beetles, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
In German
Gemüsespargel
Aubergine
In French
Asperge
Aubergine
In Spanish
Asparagus
Berenjena
In Greek
σπαράγγι
Μελιτζάνα
In Portuguese
Asparagus
Berinjela
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
Bakłażan
In Latin
Asparagus
Eggplant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Solanales
Family
Liliaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Asparagus
Solanum L
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids
Tribe
Not Available
Solaneae
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Asparagus and Eggplant
Season and care of Asparagus and Eggplant is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Eggplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Eggplant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Eggplant is Neutral.
Asparagus and Eggplant Physical Information
Asparagus and Eggplant physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Eggplant are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
- Eggplant leaf color: Green
Care of Asparagus and Eggplant
Care of Asparagus and Eggplant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Eggplant 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 Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.