Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Vegetable
Fern, Succulent
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
2-11
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
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Gold
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
Green
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
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Clay, Moist
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Fertilize only when soil is poor
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Drought, Dry soil
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
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Poison Ivy
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
IMPATIENS capensis
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
Jewelweed
In Hindi
शतावर
Not Available
In German
Gemüsespargel
Impatiens capensis
In French
Asperge
Impatiente du Cap
In Spanish
Asparagus
Impatiens capensis
In Greek
σπαράγγι
Impatiens capensis
In Portuguese
Asparagus
Impatiens capensis
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
Impatiens capensis
In Latin
Asparagus
Impatiens capensis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Geraniales
Family
Liliaceae
Balsaminaceae
Genus
Asparagus
Impatiens
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Asparagus and Jewelweed
Season and care of Asparagus and Jewelweed is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Jewelweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jewelweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral.
Asparagus and Jewelweed Physical Information
Asparagus and Jewelweed physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Jewelweed are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Care of Asparagus and Jewelweed
Care of Asparagus and Jewelweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally. In summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.