Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Perennial
  
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
  
Alizes
Bumblebee Deelite
Maui Moonlight
Langport Wren
Sarah Taylor
Titan's Glory
Thornbird
Jane Phillips
Orinoco Flow
  
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
  
gardens, Hillside, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, Wet forest
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
3-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
9-1
  
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, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Not Available
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Gold
  
White, Blue, Blue Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
  
Long Linear
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Not Available
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
  
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
  
Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Water when soil is dry
  
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
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
  
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
  
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
  
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses
  
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
  
Bees, Butterflies
  
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
  
Asthma
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
  
Flowers, Leaves, Rhizomes, Root
  
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
  
Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a sedative, Used as essential oil
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
  
IRIS 'Victoria Falls'
  
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
  
Victoria fall iris
  
In Hindi
शतावर
  
Victoria fall iris
  
In German
Gemüsespargel
  
Victoria fällt Iris
  
In French
Asperge
  
Victoria tombe iris
  
In Spanish
Asparagus
  
Victoria cae iris
  
In Greek
σπαράγγι
  
Victoria Falls ίριδας
  
In Portuguese
Asparagus
  
Victoria cai iris
  
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
  
Victoria Falls tęczówki
  
In Latin
Asparagus
  
Victoria cadit iris
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Liliaceae
  
Iridaceae
  
Genus
Asparagus
  
Iris
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Irideae
  
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
  
Iridoideae
  
Season and Care of Asparagus and Victoria Falls Iris
Season and care of Asparagus and Victoria Falls Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Victoria Falls Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Victoria Falls Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Victoria Falls Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Victoria Falls Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Asparagus and Victoria Falls Iris Physical Information
Asparagus and Victoria Falls Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Victoria Falls Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 450.70 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Victoria Falls Iris are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Victoria Falls Iris flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
- Victoria Falls Iris leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Asparagus and Victoria Falls Iris
Care of Asparagus and Victoria Falls Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Victoria Falls Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning. In summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Victoria Falls Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.