Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Eastern Asia, India
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
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
H1, H2, 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
Pink
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
Succulent
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
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 leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Insects
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Skin irritation
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, Erosion control, Food for insects, Very little waste, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Air freshner, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
EUPHORBIA lactea
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
Mottled Spurge, Frilled Fan, Elkhorn
In German
Gemüsespargel
Elkhorn
In French
Asperge
Elkhorn
In Spanish
Asparagus
cuerno de alce
In Greek
σπαράγγι
Elkhorn
In Portuguese
Asparagus
Elkhorn
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
Elkhorn
In Latin
Asparagus
Elkhorn
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Malpighiales
Family
Liliaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Asparagus
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Euphorbioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Asparagus and Elkhorn
Season and care of Asparagus and Elkhorn is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Elkhorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elkhorn season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Elkhorn is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Elkhorn is Neutral, Alkaline.
Asparagus and Elkhorn Physical Information
Asparagus and Elkhorn physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Elkhorn height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Elkhorn are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Elkhorn flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Elkhorn leaf color: Green
Care of Asparagus and Elkhorn
Care of Asparagus and Elkhorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Elkhorn pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elkhorn needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.