Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Hybrid origin
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Flavorosa, Amigo, Eagle Egg
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-9
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, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Gold
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
Green, Orange Red, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Immunity
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
Jam, Jelly, Used As Food, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
PRUNUS 'Spring Satin'
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
Plumcot, Spring Satin Plumcot
In German
Gemüsespargel
Plumcot
In French
Asperge
plumcot
In Spanish
Asparagus
plumcot
In Greek
σπαράγγι
Plumcot
In Portuguese
Asparagus
plumcot
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
Plumcot
In Latin
Asparagus
Plumcot
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Ericales
Family
Liliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Asparagus and Plumcot
Season and care of Asparagus and Plumcot is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Plumcot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Plumcot season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Plumcot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Plumcot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Asparagus and Plumcot Physical Information
Asparagus and Plumcot physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Plumcot height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Plumcot are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Plumcot flower color: Not Available
- Plumcot leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Asparagus and Plumcot
Care of Asparagus and Plumcot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Plumcot pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Plumcot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.