Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-8
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Gold
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purplish Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Late Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Moist, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in late summer or fall
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Vine, Wall
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
In Hindi
शतावर
वर्जीनिया लता
In German
Gemüsespargel
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
Asperge
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
In Spanish
Asparagus
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
In Greek
σπαράγγι
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
In Portuguese
Asparagus
Virginia Creeper
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
winobluszcz
In Latin
Asparagus
Virginia creeper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rhamnales
Family
Liliaceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Asparagus
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Asparagus and Virginia Creeper
Season and care of Asparagus and Virginia Creeper is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Virginia Creeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Virginia Creeper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Asparagus and Virginia Creeper Physical Information
Asparagus and Virginia Creeper physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Virginia Creeper are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available
- Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Care of Asparagus and Virginia Creeper
Care of Asparagus and Virginia Creeper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Virginia Creeper pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune in late summer or fall. In summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Virginia Creeper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water.