Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrub
Origin
South Africa
China
Types
Asparagus setaceus, Asparagus 'Sprengeri', Asparagus meyeri
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils
Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Orange Red
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Lime Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced garden plant fertilizer, fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Dermatitis, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic, Vomiting
Itchiness, Stomach burn
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Container, useful as a ground cover
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS densiflorus 'Sprengeri Compacta'
BERBERIS soulieana
Common Name
Asparagus Fern, Compact Asparagus Fern, Sprenger's Asparagus Fern
Barberry
In Hindi
Asparagus Fern Plant
Burberry
In German
Spargel Farnanlage
Burberry
In French
Asperges Fern Plante
Burberry
In Spanish
Planta del helecho de espárragos
Burberry
In Greek
Σπαράγγια Fern Plant
Burberry
In Portuguese
Espargos Planta Fern
Burberry
In Polish
Szparagi Fern roślin
kwaśnica
In Latin
Asparagus Fern Plant Families
Barberry
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Ranunculales
Family
Liliaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Asparagus Fern and Barberry
Wondering what are the properties of Asparagus Fern and Barberry? We provide you with everything About Asparagus Fern and Barberry. Asparagus Fern has thorns and Barberry doesn't have thorns. Also Asparagus Fern does not have fragrant flowers. Asparagus Fern has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Dermatitis, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic and Vomiting and Barberry has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Dermatitis, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic and Vomiting. 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 Fern and Barberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Asparagus Fern and Barberry
Season and care of Asparagus Fern and Barberry is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus Fern and Barberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Asparagus Fern is Loam, Sand and for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus Fern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Asparagus Fern and Barberry Physical Information
Asparagus Fern and Barberry physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus Fern height is 60.96 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Asparagus Fern and Barberry are as follows:
Asparagus Fern flower color: White
Asparagus Fern leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Barberry flower color: Yellow
- Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Asparagus Fern and Barberry
Care of Asparagus Fern and Barberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus Fern pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Asparagus Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.