Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not available
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
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
Spreading
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Slugs, Soft scales, Spider mites
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
Nasal Congestion
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Regulates Blood Sugar, Snakebite
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Used in curries, soups, stews, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Bidens alba
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
Beggarticks, Bidens, black jack, burr marigolds, tickseeds, Spanish needles
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In German
Bidens
Gemüsespargel
In Spanish
Bidens
Asparagus
In Portuguese
Bidens
Asparagus
In Polish
Bidens
Szparag lekarski
In Latin
Bidens
Asparagus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asparagales
Family
Asteraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Coreopsideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Asparagoideae
Season and Care of Bidens and Asparagus
Season and care of Bidens and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Bidens and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bidens season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bidens is Loam, Sand and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bidens is Neutral and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bidens and Asparagus Physical Information
Bidens and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Bidens height is Not Available and width 25.40 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Bidens and Asparagus are as follows:
Care of Bidens and Asparagus
Care of Bidens and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bidens pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Bidens 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.