Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Cactus or Succulent
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe
  
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
  
Types
Sempervivum altum, Sempervivum davisii, Sempervivum juvanii
  
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
  
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
  
Loamy soils, Well Drained
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
8-1
  
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
Rosette/Stemless
  
Not Available
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Pink
  
White, Gold
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Yellow green, Orange Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Burgundy
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Burgundy
  
Green, Purple
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy
  
Green, Purple
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Burgundy
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
  
Lanceolate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Not Available
  
Type of Soil
Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer
  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Not Available
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
No need to prune
  
Cut away fading foliage
  
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, 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
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
  
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antipruritic, Astringent, Diuretic, Odontalgic
  
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Shoots, Stem
  
Other Uses
Cosmetics, 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
Yes
  
Sometimes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Botanical Name
SEMPERVIVUM calcareum
  
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
  
Common Name
Houseleek, Common houseleek
  
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
  
In Hindi
houseleek
  
शतावर
  
In German
Hauswurz
  
Gemüsespargel
  
In French
joubarbe
  
Asperge
  
In Spanish
houseleek
  
Asparagus
  
In Greek
houseleek
  
σπαράγγι
  
In Portuguese
houseleek
  
Asparagus
  
In Polish
houseleek
  
Szparag lekarski
  
In Latin
AMERIMNON
  
Asparagus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Crassulaceae
  
Liliaceae
  
Genus
Sempervivum
  
Asparagus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Sedeae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Sedoideae
  
Asparagoideae
  
Season and Care of Houseleek and Asparagus
Season and care of Houseleek and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Houseleek and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Houseleek season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Asparagus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Houseleek is Sand and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Houseleek is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Houseleek and Asparagus Physical Information
Houseleek and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Houseleek height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Houseleek and Asparagus are as follows:
Houseleek flower color: Light Pink
Houseleek leaf color: Blue Green and Burgundy
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Houseleek and Asparagus
Care of Houseleek and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Houseleek pruning is done No need to prune and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Houseleek 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.