Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
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
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Gold
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Requires standing water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Not Available
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
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
Sap
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Used to make a black varnish for use in woodworking
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Not Available
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
TOXICODENDRON vernix
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
Poison Dogwood, Poison Elderberry, Poison Sumac, Swamp Sumac
In Hindi
शतावर
toxicodendron vernix
In German
Gemüsespargel
toxicodendron vernix
In French
Asperge
TOXICODENDRON vernix
In Spanish
Asparagus
vérnix TOXICODENDRON
In Greek
σπαράγγι
Toxicodendron vernix
In Portuguese
Asparagus
TOXICODENDRON vernix
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
toxicodendron vernix
In Latin
Asparagus
Natrum vernix
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Sapindales
Family
Liliaceae
Anacardiaceae
Genus
Asparagus
Toxicodendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Asparagus and Poison Sumac
Season and care of Asparagus and Poison Sumac is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Poison Sumac Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Poison Sumac season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Poison Sumac is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Poison Sumac is Acidic, Neutral.
Asparagus and Poison Sumac Physical Information
Asparagus and Poison Sumac physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Poison Sumac height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Poison Sumac are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Poison Sumac flower color: Yellow green
- Poison Sumac leaf color: Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Asparagus and Poison Sumac
Care of Asparagus and Poison Sumac include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Poison Sumac 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 Poison Sumac needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.