Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Southwestern United States, California
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
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Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
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, 18, 19, 20, 21
Flower Color
White, Gold
Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
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
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
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
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
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Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
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
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
शतावर
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Gemüsespargel
Kracher penstemon
In French
Asperge
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
Asparagus
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
σπαράγγι
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
Asparagus
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
petarda penstemon
In Latin
Asparagus
Firecracker Persicaria
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Liliaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Asparagus
Penstemon
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
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Season and Care of Asparagus and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Asparagus and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Firecracker Penstemon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Asparagus and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Asparagus and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Asparagus and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Asparagus and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.