Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Southern Europe
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Arundo, Carrizo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-10
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Gold
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, 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, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Not Available
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
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
ARUNDO donax
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
Giant Reed
In German
Gemüsespargel
Pfahlrohr
In French
Asperge
Arundo donax
In Spanish
Asparagus
Arundo donax
In Greek
σπαράγγι
Arundo donax
In Portuguese
Asparagus
Cana-do-reino
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
Lasecznica trzcinowata
In Latin
Asparagus
Arundo donax
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Commelinids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Asparagus and Giant Reed
Season and care of Asparagus and Giant Reed is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Giant Reed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Asparagus and Giant Reed Physical Information
Asparagus and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Giant Reed are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
- Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Asparagus and Giant Reed
Care of Asparagus and Giant Reed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Giant Reed pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, 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 Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.