Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
  
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
  
Europe, Southern Europe
  
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
  
Not available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
  
open Woodlands, Woodland Garden Canopy
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
5-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
8-1
  
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
  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Not Available
  
Pyramidal
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
2,440.00 cm
  
14
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Gold
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
  
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
  
Needle like
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Not Available
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
  
Moisture, Shade areas
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
  
Cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
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
  
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
  
Moisture, Shade areas
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
None
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
  
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
  
Anxiety, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Stress
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
  
Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
  
Agroforestry, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
  
Cramps, Insect Bites, Itching, Joint pain, Muscle Pain, Rheumatism
  
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
  
Bark, Inner Bark, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
  
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Traditional medicine, Wood is used for making furniture
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
  
ABIES alba
  
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
  
Silver Fir, European Silver Fir
  
In Hindi
शतावर
  
Silver Fir
  
In German
Gemüsespargel
  
Weißtanne
  
In French
Asperge
  
Argent sapin
  
In Spanish
Asparagus
  
abeto blanco
  
In Greek
σπαράγγι
  
ελάτης
  
In Portuguese
Asparagus
  
prata Fir
  
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
  
srebrna Jodła
  
In Latin
Asparagus
  
aBIES
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Coniferophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Pinopsida
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Pinales
  
Family
Liliaceae
  
Pinaceae
  
Genus
Asparagus
  
Abies
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Asparagus and Silver Fir
Season and care of Asparagus and Silver Fir is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Silver Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Fir season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Silver Fir is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Fir is Acidic, Neutral.
Asparagus and Silver Fir Physical Information
Asparagus and Silver Fir physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Silver Fir height is 2,440.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Silver Fir are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Silver Fir flower color: Not Available
- Silver Fir leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Asparagus and Silver Fir
Care of Asparagus and Silver Fir include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Silver Fir 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 Silver Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.