Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-7
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
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
Habit
Not Available
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Gold
Blue, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
Blue Violet, Purple
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full 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
Fall
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
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
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, 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
Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
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
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Acne, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
Greek Juniper
In German
Gemüsespargel
Wacholder
In French
Asperge
Genévrier
In Spanish
Asparagus
Juniperus
In Greek
σπαράγγι
Greek Juniper
In Portuguese
Asparagus
Jałowiec
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
Juniperus
In Latin
Asparagus
Juniperus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Asparagales
Pinales
Family
Liliaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Asparagus
Juniperus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Asparagus and Juniper
Season and care of Asparagus and Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Juniper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Asparagus and Juniper Physical Information
Asparagus and Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Juniper are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
- Juniper leaf color: Green
Care of Asparagus and Juniper
Care of Asparagus and Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Juniper pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.