Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Fern
  
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
  
Australia
  
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
  
Polystichum solitarium
  
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
  
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
12-1
  
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
  
H1, H2
  
Habit
Not Available
  
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Gold
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
  
Not Available
  
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
  
Saw-tooth like
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Shade, Partial shade
  
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
  
All year
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
  
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
  
Divison, From Rhizomes, Spores
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
  
when new, water every week
  
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, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Shade, 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
  
Pests and diseases free
  
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
  
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
None
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
  
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
  
Good for skin
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
  
Air purification, Food for animals
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
  
Poultice, Sore throat, Tonsillitis
  
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
  
Leaves, Root, Stem
  
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
  
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
  
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
  
Polystichum munitum
  
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
  
Swordfern, western swordfern
  
In Hindi
शतावर
  
Swordfern
  
In German
Gemüsespargel
  
Sword Fern
  
In French
Asperge
  
Epée Fern
  
In Spanish
Asparagus
  
helecho espada
  
In Greek
σπαράγγι
  
ξίφος φτέρη
  
In Portuguese
Asparagus
  
espada Fern
  
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
  
Miecz Fern
  
In Latin
Asparagus
  
Fern gladio
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Pteridophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Filicopsida
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Polypodiales
  
Family
Liliaceae
  
Dryopteridaceae
  
Genus
Asparagus
  
Polystichum
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Asparagus and Swordfern
Season and care of Asparagus and Swordfern is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Swordfern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Swordfern season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Swordfern is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Swordfern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Asparagus and Swordfern Physical Information
Asparagus and Swordfern physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Swordfern height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Swordfern are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Swordfern flower color: Not Available
- Swordfern leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Asparagus and Swordfern
Care of Asparagus and Swordfern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Swordfern 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 Swordfern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.