Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
2-8
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, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Flower Color
White, Gold
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
-
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
-
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
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Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
AMORPHA canescens
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
False Indigo
In German
Gemüsespargel
falsches Indigo
In French
Asperge
faux Indigo
In Spanish
Asparagus
Falso Indigo
In Greek
σπαράγγι
Λάθος Indigo
In Portuguese
Asparagus
false Indigo
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
fałsz Indigo
In Latin
Asparagus
falsum indicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Asparagales
Fabales
Family
Liliaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
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Season and Care of Asparagus and False Indigo
Season and care of Asparagus and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and False Indigo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Asparagus and False Indigo Physical Information
Asparagus and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and False Indigo are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
False Indigo flower color: Purple
- False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Asparagus and False Indigo
Care of Asparagus and False Indigo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and False Indigo 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 False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.