Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Foot Hills, High elevation, Upland, Woodlands
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Green
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water once every two or three weeks
Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for animals, Provides ground cover
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Animal Feed
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
NOLINA microcarpa
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
Sacahuista, Palmilla
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In Hindi
Bear Grass
शतावर
In German
Bärn-Gras
Gemüsespargel
In French
ours Herbe
Asperge
In Spanish
Hierba de oso
Asparagus
In Greek
αρκούδα Grass
σπαράγγι
In Portuguese
bear Grass
Asparagus
In Polish
miś Trawa
Szparag lekarski
In Latin
herbas ferunt
Asparagus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Nolina Michx
Asparagus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Asparagoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bear Grass and Asparagus
Wondering what are the properties of Bear Grass and Asparagus? We provide you with everything About Bear Grass and Asparagus. Bear Grass doesn't have thorns and Asparagus doesn't have thorns. Also Bear Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Bear Grass has allergic reactions like Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain and Stress and Asparagus has allergic reactions like Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain and Stress. 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 Bear Grass and Asparagus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bear Grass and Asparagus
Season and care of Bear Grass and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Bear Grass and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bear Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bear Grass is Loam, Sand and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bear Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bear Grass and Asparagus Physical Information
Bear Grass and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Bear Grass height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Bear Grass and Asparagus are as follows:
Bear Grass flower color: White and Green
Bear Grass leaf color: Yellow green
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Bear Grass and Asparagus
Care of Bear Grass and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bear Grass pruning is done No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Bear Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.