Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
China, Japan, Korea
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Hybrid Tiger Lilies, Double Orange, Ditch Lily
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
2-8
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
21,22
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Gold
Orange, Orange Red, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
From bulbs
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, 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
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Lily Beetle, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Cold climate, Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Beetles
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
chest congestion, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
Flowers, Root
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
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
LILIUM lancifolium
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
Tiger Lily
In Hindi
शतावर
टाइगर लिली
In German
Gemüsespargel
Tiger Lily
In French
Asperge
Tiger Lily
In Spanish
Asparagus
lirio de tigre
In Greek
σπαράγγι
Κρίνος ποικιλόχρωμος
In Portuguese
Asparagus
Tiger Lily
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
Tygrys Lily
In Latin
Asparagus
Lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Liliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Lilioideae
Properties of Asparagus and Tiger Lily
Wondering what are the properties of Asparagus and Tiger Lily? We provide you with everything About Asparagus and Tiger Lily. Asparagus doesn't have thorns and Tiger Lily doesn't have thorns. Also Asparagus does not have fragrant flowers. Asparagus has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis and Rhinoconjunctivitis and Tiger Lily has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis and Rhinoconjunctivitis. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Asparagus and Tiger Lily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Asparagus and Tiger Lily
Season and care of Asparagus and Tiger Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Tiger Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tiger Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Tiger Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tiger Lily is Acidic, Neutral.
Asparagus and Tiger Lily Physical Information
Asparagus and Tiger Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Tiger Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Tiger Lily are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Tiger Lily flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Black
- Tiger Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Asparagus and Tiger Lily
Care of Asparagus and Tiger Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Tiger Lily 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 Tiger Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.