Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
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
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
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
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
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 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 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
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Food for animals
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 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
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.