Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Central United States, Canada
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Habitat
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
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
Flower Color
Green, Purple
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
-
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
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
-
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Seeds
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
Blue Ash
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In Hindi
Blue Ash plant
शतावर
In German
Blue Ash Pflanze
Gemüsespargel
In French
usine Blue Ash
Asperge
In Spanish
planta de Blue Ash
Asparagus
In Greek
φυτό Blue Ash
σπαράγγι
In Portuguese
planta Blue Ash
Asparagus
In Polish
Blue Ash roślin
Szparag lekarski
In Latin
Blue Ash herba
Asparagus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Asparagales
Family
Oleaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Asparagoideae
Season and Care of Blue Ash and Asparagus
Season and care of Blue Ash and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Ash and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Ash season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Ash and Asparagus Physical Information
Blue Ash and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Ash and Asparagus are as follows:
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Blue Ash and Asparagus
Care of Blue Ash and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Ash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Blue Ash 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.