Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Grass
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
Southern Asia, India
  
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
  
Types
Not Available
  
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
  
Habitat
Warmer regions
  
Loamy soils, Well Drained
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
11- 6
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 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
Mat-forming
  
Not Available
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Not Available
  
White, Gold
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Yellow green, Orange Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Green, Purple
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Purple
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
  
Lanceolate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Not Available
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Not Available
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
No pruning needed
  
Cut away fading foliage
  
Fertilizers
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
  
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
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
  
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
  
Allergy
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
  
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
  
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
  
Edible Uses
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
  
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Cures foot fissures, Digestive disorders, Eliminate toxins, Fatigue, Halitosis, Improves Breast milk production, Increase red blood cells, Insomnia
  
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
  
Shoots, Stem
  
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
  
Sometimes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
  
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Botanical Name
CYNODON dactylon
  
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
  
Common Name
Bermuda Grass
  
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
  
In Hindi
बरमूडा घास
  
शतावर
  
In German
Bermuda Gras
  
Gemüsespargel
  
In French
l'herbe des Bermudes
  
Asperge
  
In Spanish
Grama
  
Asparagus
  
In Greek
Αγριάδα
  
σπαράγγι
  
In Portuguese
grama Bermuda
  
Asparagus
  
In Polish
Trawa Bermuda
  
Szparag lekarski
  
In Latin
Bermuda Grass
  
Asparagus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Cyperales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Liliaceae
  
Genus
Cynodon Rich
  
Asparagus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Chlorideae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
  
Asparagoideae
  
Season and Care of Bermuda Grass and Asparagus
Season and care of Bermuda Grass and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Bermuda Grass and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bermuda Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Asparagus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bermuda Grass and Asparagus Physical Information
Bermuda Grass and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Bermuda Grass and Asparagus are as follows:
Bermuda Grass flower color: Not Available
Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Bermuda Grass and Asparagus
Care of Bermuda Grass and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bermuda Grass pruning is done No pruning needed and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Bermuda 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.