Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
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, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
White, Gold
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over 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
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
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Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
शतावर
Red Buckeye
In German
Gemüsespargel
Red Buckeye
In French
Asperge
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Asparagus
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
σπαράγγι
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Asparagus
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Asparagus
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Sapindales
Family
Liliaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Asparagus and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Asparagus and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Asparagus and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Asparagus and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Asparagus and Red Buckeye
Care of Asparagus and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.