Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Hybrid origin
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Grassland, Open scrub, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-9
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
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
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Aphids, Cutworms, Mint rust, Spider mites, Thripes
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
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Bloating, Bronchitis, Cough, Cramps, Croup, Gastrointestinal disorders, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Urinary tract problems
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
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
ORIGANUM x majoricum
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
Hardy Marjoram, Italian Oregano
In Hindi
शतावर
इतालवी अजवायन की पत्ती
In German
Gemüsespargel
Italienisch Oregano
In French
Asperge
italien origan
In Spanish
Asparagus
orégano italiano
In Greek
σπαράγγι
ιταλικά Ρίγανη
In Portuguese
Asparagus
Italiano Oregano
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
włoski Oregano
In Latin
Asparagus
Italian Oregano
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Liliaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Asparagus and Italian Oregano
Season and care of Asparagus and Italian Oregano is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Italian Oregano Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Italian Oregano season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Italian Oregano is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Italian Oregano is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Asparagus and Italian Oregano Physical Information
Asparagus and Italian Oregano physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Italian Oregano height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Italian Oregano are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Italian Oregano flower color: White and Ivory
- Italian Oregano leaf color: Green
Care of Asparagus and Italian Oregano
Care of Asparagus and Italian Oregano include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Italian Oregano pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Italian Oregano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.