Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Hybrid origin
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Carolina jasmine,gelsemium
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-15
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
H1, H2, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Gold
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
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
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
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
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
Leaf rust, Red blotch, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Cold climate
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
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Anti-oxidant, Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
Bulbs, Stem
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
CESTRUM 'Orange Peel'
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
Jessamine
In German
Gemüsespargel
Carolina-Jasmin
In French
Asperge
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Spanish
Asparagus
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Greek
σπαράγγι
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Portuguese
Asparagus
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Latin
Asparagus
Gelsemium sempervirens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Solanales
Family
Liliaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Asterids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Asparagus and Jessamine
Season and care of Asparagus and Jessamine is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Jessamine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jessamine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Jessamine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Jessamine is Acidic, Neutral.
Asparagus and Jessamine Physical Information
Asparagus and Jessamine physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Jessamine height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Jessamine are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Jessamine flower color: Orange and Gold
- Jessamine leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Asparagus and Jessamine
Care of Asparagus and Jessamine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Jessamine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jessamine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.