Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Eastern Asia
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
gardens, Roadsides, Urban areas, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
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
21,22
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Gold
White, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
Blue, Purple, Dark Blue, Blue Violet, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Orange, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought, Salt
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
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, 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
Acidic, Neutral
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Requires very little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
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
Fungal Diseases, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
RHAPHIOLEPIS
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
Indian hawthorn
In Hindi
शतावर
भारतीय नागफनी
In German
Gemüsespargel
indische Hawthorn
In French
Asperge
Indian Hawthorn
In Spanish
Asparagus
Indian Hawthorn
In Greek
σπαράγγι
Ινδικό Hawthorn
In Portuguese
Asparagus
indiana Hawthorn
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
Indyjski Hawthorn
In Latin
Asparagus
Latin Hawthorn
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Liliaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Asparagus
Rhaphiolepis
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Asparagus and Indian Hawthorn
Season and care of Asparagus and Indian Hawthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Indian Hawthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Indian Hawthorn season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Indian Hawthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Indian Hawthorn is Acidic, Neutral.
Asparagus and Indian Hawthorn Physical Information
Asparagus and Indian Hawthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Indian Hawthorn height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Asparagus and Indian Hawthorn are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Indian Hawthorn flower color: White, Red and Pink
- Indian Hawthorn leaf color: Green, Orange, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Asparagus and Indian Hawthorn
Care of Asparagus and Indian Hawthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Indian Hawthorn pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Requires very little pruning and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Hawthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.