Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
  
Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
  
Desert, Dry areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
12-9
  
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
  
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Not Available
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Gold
  
Magenta, Rose
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
  
Light Pink
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
  
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
  
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
  
Irregular
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Not Available
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
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 Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
  
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
  
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
  
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Average Water
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, 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 to stimulate growth, 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
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
  
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
  
Insects, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
  
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
  
Birds, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
  
Skin irritation, Skin rash
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
  
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
  
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
  
Flowers, Leaves
  
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 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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
  
EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'
  
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
  
Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush
  
In Hindi
शतावर
  
एमु बुश
  
In German
Gemüsespargel
  
Emu Bush
  
In French
Asperge
  
Emu Bush
  
In Spanish
Asparagus
  
Emu Bush
  
In Greek
σπαράγγι
  
emu Μπους
  
In Portuguese
Asparagus
  
Emu de Bush
  
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
  
Emu Bush
  
In Latin
Asparagus
  
Emu Bush
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Lamiales
  
Family
Liliaceae
  
Myoporaceae
  
Genus
Asparagus
  
Eremophila
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Myoporeae
  
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Asparagus and Emu Bush
Season and care of Asparagus and Emu Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Emu Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Emu Bush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Emu Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Emu Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Asparagus and Emu Bush Physical Information
Asparagus and Emu Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Emu Bush height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Emu Bush are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Emu Bush flower color: Magenta and Rose
- Emu Bush leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Asparagus and Emu Bush
Care of Asparagus and Emu Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Emu Bush pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Emu Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.