Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South Africa
Asia, China, Japan
Types
Asparagus setaceus, Asparagus 'Sprengeri', Asparagus meyeri
Chives, Welsh Onion, Ramp, Chinese Onion
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange Red
Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Lime Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Shallots
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Do Not over Water, Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced garden plant fertilizer, fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring
Biogas Residue, Borax, Plant Ash
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Stemphyllium Blight
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
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Beet armyworms, Leafminer, Onion thrips
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Dermatitis, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic, Vomiting
Anaphylaxis, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
As decorated salad
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antibacterial, Anti-fungal, Antipyretic, Diuretic, Expectorant, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Container, useful as a ground cover
Used as a moth repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS densiflorus 'Sprengeri Compacta'
ALLIUM fistulosum
Common Name
Asparagus Fern, Compact Asparagus Fern, Sprenger's Asparagus Fern
Japanese Bunching Onion, Onion-leek, Scallion, Stone Leek
In Hindi
Asparagus Fern Plant
Scallion
In German
Spargel Farnanlage
Scallion
In French
Asperges Fern Plante
Scallion
In Spanish
Planta del helecho de espárragos
Cebollino
In Greek
Σπαράγγια Fern Plant
Κρεμμύδι
In Portuguese
Espargos Planta Fern
Scallion
In Polish
Szparagi Fern roślin
Scallion
In Latin
Asparagus Fern Plant Families
Scallion
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Allieae
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Allioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Asparagus Fern and Scallion
Wondering what are the properties of Asparagus Fern and Scallion? We provide you with everything About Asparagus Fern and Scallion. Asparagus Fern has thorns and Scallion 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 Scallion 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 Scallion and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Asparagus Fern and Scallion
Season and care of Asparagus Fern and Scallion is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus Fern and Scallion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Scallion season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Asparagus Fern is Loam, Sand and for Scallion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus Fern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Scallion is Neutral.
Asparagus Fern and Scallion Physical Information
Asparagus Fern and Scallion physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus Fern height is 60.96 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Scallion height is 45.70 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Asparagus Fern and Scallion are as follows:
Asparagus Fern flower color: White
Asparagus Fern leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Scallion flower color: Ivory
- Scallion leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Asparagus Fern and Scallion
Care of Asparagus Fern and Scallion 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 Scallion pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Asparagus Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Scallion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.