Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Australia
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Marsilea quadrifolia, Marsilea hirsuta
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds
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
21,22
Habit
Not Available
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Gold
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Four wedge-shaped leaflets
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Needs very little 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Organic Manure
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Aphids, Clover Clot
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Frogs
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Beriberi, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
Seeds, Spores
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Used like flour, Used to make dough
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
MARSILEA drummondii
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
Common Nardoo, Pepperwort, Water Clover
In Hindi
शतावर
Water Clover
In German
Gemüsespargel
Wasser Klee
In French
Asperge
Eau Clover
In Spanish
Asparagus
Agua trébol
In Greek
σπαράγγι
νερό Clover
In Portuguese
Asparagus
Clover água
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
Woda Clover
In Latin
Asparagus
Trifolium aqua
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Asparagales
Hydropteridales
Family
Liliaceae
Marsileaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Asparagus and Water Clover
Wondering what are the properties of Asparagus and Water Clover? We provide you with everything About Asparagus and Water Clover. Asparagus doesn't have thorns and Water Clover doesn't have thorns. Also Asparagus does not have fragrant flowers. Asparagus has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis and Rhinoconjunctivitis and Water Clover 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 Water Clover and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Asparagus and Water Clover
Season and care of Asparagus and Water Clover is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Water Clover Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Water Clover season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Water Clover is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Water Clover is Acidic, Neutral.
Asparagus and Water Clover Physical Information
Asparagus and Water Clover physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Water Clover height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Water Clover are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Water Clover flower color: Not Available
- Water Clover leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Asparagus and Water Clover
Care of Asparagus and Water Clover include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Water Clover 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 Water Clover needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.