Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Central America
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Trollius laxus , Trollius asiaticus , Trollius pumilus
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-8
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, H1, H2, 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
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Gold
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
Prune after flowering, 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 spring
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Drought, Moisture
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
blisters, Burning sensation, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Bog Garden, Borders, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, small hedge, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
No Beauty Benefits
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Vitamin C
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
Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Cottage garden, Flower borders, Informal Garden, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
GOMPHRENA globosa 'Bicolor Rose'
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena
In Hindi
शतावर
globe flower
In German
Gemüsespargel
Trollblumen
In French
Asperge
globe flower
In Spanish
Asparagus
Trollius
In Greek
σπαράγγι
globe flower
In Portuguese
Asparagus
Trollius
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
Pełnik
In Latin
Asparagus
globe flower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Asparagales
Ranunculales
Family
Liliaceae
Rhamnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Asparagus and Globe Flower
Season and care of Asparagus and Globe Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Globe Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Globe Flower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Globe Flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Globe Flower is Neutral.
Asparagus and Globe Flower Physical Information
Asparagus and Globe Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Globe Flower height is 15.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Globe Flower are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Globe Flower flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Globe Flower leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Asparagus and Globe Flower
Care of Asparagus and Globe Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Globe Flower pruning is done Prune after flowering, 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 Globe Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.