Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Phlox divaricata,Phlox buckleyi, Phlox paniculata
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Gold
Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
Not Available
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Not Available
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
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Aging, Antispasmodic
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, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
Garden Phlox
In German
Gemüsespargel
Phlox
In Spanish
Asparagus
Phlox
In Portuguese
Asparagus
Phlox
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
Phlox
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Solanales
Family
Liliaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Asparagus and Garden Phlox
Season and care of Asparagus and Garden Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Garden Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Garden Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Asparagus and Garden Phlox Physical Information
Asparagus and Garden Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Garden Phlox are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
- Garden Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Asparagus and Garden Phlox
Care of Asparagus and Garden Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Garden Phlox 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 Garden Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.