Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Tree
  
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
  
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
  
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
  
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
  
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
  
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
8-1
  
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
  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
  
Habit
Not Available
  
Spreading
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Gold
  
White, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
  
Purple, Black
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
  
Burgundy
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Not Available
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
  
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
  
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
  
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Moist, Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
  
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
  
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
  
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
  
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
  
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
  
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
  
Humidity, Light Frost
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
  
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
  
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
  
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
  
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
  
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
  
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
  
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
  
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
  
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
  
CORNUS alternifolia
  
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
  
Alternate-leaved Dogwood, Pagoda Dogwood
  
In Hindi
शतावर
  
Cornus
  
In German
Gemüsespargel
  
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
  
In French
Asperge
  
Cornus
  
In Spanish
Asparagus
  
Cornus alternifolia
  
In Greek
σπαράγγι
  
Cornus
  
In Portuguese
Asparagus
  
Cornus
  
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
  
Dereń
  
In Latin
Asparagus
  
Cornus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Cornales
  
Family
Liliaceae
  
Cornaceae
  
Genus
Asparagus
  
Cornus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available