Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
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
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Gold
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Bees, Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
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
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
शतावर
QUICKSTICK
In German
Gemüsespargel
QUICKSTICK
In French
Asperge
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Asparagus
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
σπαράγγι
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Asparagus
QuickStick
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Asparagus
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Fabales
Family
Liliaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Asparagus
Gliricidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Robinieae
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Asparagus and Quickstick
Season and care of Asparagus and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Quickstick season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Asparagus and Quickstick Physical Information
Asparagus and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Quickstick are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Asparagus and Quickstick
Care of Asparagus and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.