Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
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Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
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Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
disturbed sites, Forest edges, old gardens, Riverbanks, Roadsides
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
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
Flower Color
White, Gold
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
Red
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
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Spade shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
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
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
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
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Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Sore throat, Ulcers, Wounds
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
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
RUBUS 'Amity'
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
Amity Raspberry, Raspberry
In German
Gemüsespargel
Himbeere
In French
Asperge
Framboise
In Spanish
Asparagus
Frambuesa
In Greek
σπαράγγι
Βατόμουρο
In Portuguese
Asparagus
Framboesa
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
Malina
In Latin
Asparagus
RUBUS IDAEUS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Liliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Subfamily
Asparagoideae
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Season and Care of Asparagus and Raspberry
Season and care of Asparagus and Raspberry is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Raspberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Raspberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Raspberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Raspberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Asparagus and Raspberry Physical Information
Asparagus and Raspberry physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Raspberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Raspberry are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Raspberry flower color: White
- Raspberry leaf color: Green
Care of Asparagus and Raspberry
Care of Asparagus and Raspberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Raspberry 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 Raspberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.