Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Freestone, Clingstone
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Warmer regions
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
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
Elliptic
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, 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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune every year, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Canker, Bacterial leaf spot, Crown gall, Leaf curl, Red blotch, Rust, Scab
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
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diabetes, Heart problems, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PRUNUS persica 'Saturn'
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
Donut Peach, Peach, Saturn Peach, Yellow Freestone Peach
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In German
Donut Pfirsich
Gemüsespargel
In French
Donut Peach
Asperge
In Spanish
Donut Peach
Asparagus
In Greek
ντόνατ Ροδάκινο
σπαράγγι
In Portuguese
Donut Peach
Asparagus
In Polish
Donut Peach
Szparag lekarski
In Latin
Donut Peach
Asparagus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Family
Rosaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cetoniinae
Asparagoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Donut Peach and Asparagus
Season and care of Donut Peach and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Donut Peach and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Donut Peach season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Donut Peach is Loam, Sand and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Donut Peach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Donut Peach and Asparagus Physical Information
Donut Peach and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Donut Peach height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Donut Peach and Asparagus are as follows:
Donut Peach flower color: Pink
Donut Peach leaf color: Green
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Donut Peach and Asparagus
Care of Donut Peach and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Donut Peach pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Donut Peach 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.