Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 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
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Flower Color
Lemon yellow
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
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
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
Asthma
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
-
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
TECOMA stans
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In German
Esperanza
Gemüsespargel
In French
Esperanza
Asperge
In Spanish
Esperanza
Asparagus
In Greek
Esperanza
σπαράγγι
In Portuguese
Esperanza
Asparagus
In Polish
Esperanza
Szparag lekarski
In Latin
Esperanza
Asparagus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
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Asparagoideae
Season and Care of Esperanza and Asparagus
Season and care of Esperanza and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Esperanza and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Esperanza season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Esperanza is Loam, Sand and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Esperanza and Asparagus Physical Information
Esperanza and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Esperanza and Asparagus are as follows:
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Esperanza and Asparagus
Care of Esperanza and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.