Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Amerika Touch-O-Pink, Autumn Gold, Bay Beauty
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-8
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Gold
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Orange, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Slow
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
Spring
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Water the tree thoroughly after planting
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
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 dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Ratio of 12-4-8 or 16-4-8
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Canker, Dogwood anthracnose, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Double
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Ornamental use, 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
Anthelmintic, Appetizer, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Poultice, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
Fruits, Root, Twigs, Wood
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Jam, Jelly, Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used to make black ink, Used to make natural paintbrushes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
CORNUS florida 'Alba Plena'
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
Flowering Dogwood, White Flowering Dogwood
In Hindi
शतावर
White Dogwood
In German
Gemüsespargel
Weiß Dogwood
In French
Asperge
Blanc Dogwood
In Spanish
Asparagus
Dogwood blanco
In Greek
σπαράγγι
λευκό Dogwood
In Portuguese
Asparagus
Branca Dogwood
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
Biały Dereń
In Latin
Asparagus
Cornus alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cornales
Family
Liliaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Asparagus and White Dogwood
Season and care of Asparagus and White Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and White Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Dogwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for White Dogwood is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for White Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Asparagus and White Dogwood Physical Information
Asparagus and White Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas White Dogwood height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and White Dogwood are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
White Dogwood flower color: White and Green
- White Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of Asparagus and White Dogwood
Care of Asparagus and White Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and White Dogwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.