Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Central Asia
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Dry areas, Hot climate regions, Low annual rainfall regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-11
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
16, 17, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Gold
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
Gold, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
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
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
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 in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Put diluted fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Black Spot, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leafminers, Mealybugs, Root rot, Stem rot, Thripes, Whiteflies
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
Yes
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
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Good for the Scalp, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Prevents Premature Baldness, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Asthma, Cramps, Menopause problems, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health, Respiratory Disorders, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
Root, Root bark
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
HELICHRYSUM thianschanicum
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
Licorice Plant
In German
Gemüsespargel
Lakritze
In French
Asperge
réglisse
In Spanish
Asparagus
regaliz
In Greek
σπαράγγι
γλυκόρριζα
In Portuguese
Asparagus
alcaçuz
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
lukrecja
In Latin
Asparagus
liquorice
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Fabales
Family
Liliaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Asparagus
Glycyrrhiza
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Galegeae
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Asparagus and Liquorice
Season and care of Asparagus and Liquorice is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Liquorice Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Liquorice season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Liquorice is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Liquorice is Neutral, Alkaline.
Asparagus and Liquorice Physical Information
Asparagus and Liquorice physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Liquorice height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Liquorice are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Liquorice flower color: Yellow
- Liquorice leaf color: Gray Green, Silver and Gray
Care of Asparagus and Liquorice
Care of Asparagus and Liquorice include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Liquorice pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Liquorice needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.