Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South Africa
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
Asparagus setaceus, Asparagus 'Sprengeri', Asparagus meyeri
Silverskin garlic, Artichoke garlic
Habitat
Moist Soils
Fields, Loamy soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange Red
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Lime Green
Light 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
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
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
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water
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
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced garden plant fertilizer, fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bugs, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Dermatitis, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic, Vomiting
Dermatitis, Pain and fatigue
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Acne, Aging, anti-allergy, Antidepressant, Antiseptic, epilepsy, Nerve pain, Obesity, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Bulbs
Other Uses
Container, useful as a ground cover
Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Use in Chinese herbology, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS densiflorus 'Sprengeri Compacta'
ALLIUM vineale
Common Name
Asparagus Fern, Compact Asparagus Fern, Sprenger's Asparagus Fern
Wild Garlic
In Hindi
Asparagus Fern Plant
लहसुन
In German
Spargel Farnanlage
Knoblauch
In French
Asperges Fern Plante
Ail
In Spanish
Planta del helecho de espárragos
Ajo
In Greek
Σπαράγγια Fern Plant
σκόρδο
In Portuguese
Espargos Planta Fern
alho
In Polish
Szparagi Fern roślin
czosnek
In Latin
Asparagus Fern Plant Families
allium
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Liliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Lilioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Asparagus Fern and Wild Garlic
Wondering what are the properties of Asparagus Fern and Wild Garlic? We provide you with everything About Asparagus Fern and Wild Garlic. Asparagus Fern has thorns and Wild Garlic 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 Wild Garlic 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 Wild Garlic and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Asparagus Fern and Wild Garlic
Season and care of Asparagus Fern and Wild Garlic is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus Fern and Wild Garlic Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wild Garlic season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Asparagus Fern is Loam, Sand and for Wild Garlic is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus Fern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wild Garlic is Neutral.
Asparagus Fern and Wild Garlic Physical Information
Asparagus Fern and Wild Garlic physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus Fern height is 60.96 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Wild Garlic height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Asparagus Fern and Wild Garlic are as follows:
Asparagus Fern flower color: White
Asparagus Fern leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Wild Garlic flower color: Gold
- Wild Garlic leaf color: Light Green
Care of Asparagus Fern and Wild Garlic
Care of Asparagus Fern and Wild Garlic 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 Wild Garlic pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Wild Garlic needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.