Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Ceanothus thyrsiflorus, Ceanothus maritimus
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Open Forest
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
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
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, 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
Showy
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
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
Asthma
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Not Available
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
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
Feature Plant, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CEANOTHUS 'Cascade'
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
California Lilac
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In Hindi
कैलिफोर्निया बकाइन
शतावर
In German
Kalifornien Lilac
Gemüsespargel
In French
Californie Lilas
Asperge
In Spanish
California lila
Asparagus
In Greek
Καλιφόρνια Λιλά
σπαράγγι
In Portuguese
California Lilac
Asparagus
In Polish
Kalifornia Lilac
Szparag lekarski
In Latin
California Lilac
Asparagus
Phylum
Chlorophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Family
Rhamnaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Ceanothus
Asparagus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Asparagoideae
Season and Care of California Lilac and Asparagus
Season and care of California Lilac and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about California Lilac and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. California Lilac season is Spring and Asparagus season is Spring. The type of soil for California Lilac is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for California Lilac is Acidic, Neutral and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
California Lilac and Asparagus Physical Information
California Lilac and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. California Lilac height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of California Lilac and Asparagus are as follows:
California Lilac flower color: Blue
California Lilac leaf color: Green
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of California Lilac and Asparagus
Care of California Lilac and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. California Lilac pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer California Lilac 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.