Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Herb, Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Mediterranean
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-10
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
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray, Silver
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oblong
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Does not require lot of watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth
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
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Acne, Skin irritation
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
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
LAVANDULA multifida
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
Lavender
In German
Gemüsespargel
Lavendel
In French
Asperge
Lavande
In Spanish
Asparagus
Lavanda
In Greek
σπαράγγι
λεβάντα
In Portuguese
Asparagus
Lavanda
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
Lawenda
In Latin
Asparagus
Lavendula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Liliaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Asparagus
Lavandula
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Lavanduleae
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Asparagus and Lavender
Season and care of Asparagus and Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lavender season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Asparagus and Lavender Physical Information
Asparagus and Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Lavender are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
- Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Asparagus and Lavender
Care of Asparagus and Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Lavender pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring and Prune to control growth. In summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.