Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
Alaska, Canada, Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, tropical environments
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
4-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 10
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
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Coral
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
10-15-10 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Verticillium Wilt
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Flowers, Fruits
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, 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
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PAPAVER nudicaule
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
Iceland Poppy
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In Hindi
आइसलैंड पोस्ता
शतावर
In German
Islandmohn
Gemüsespargel
In French
pavot d'Islande
Asperge
In Spanish
amapola de Islandia
Asparagus
In Greek
Ισλανδία παπαρούνας
σπαράγγι
In Portuguese
papoila de Islândia
Asparagus
In Polish
Iceland Poppy
Szparag lekarski
In Latin
Iceland Poppy
Asparagus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Asparagales
Family
Papaveraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Paperveroideae
Asparagoideae
Season and Care of Iceland Poppy and Asparagus
Season and care of Iceland Poppy and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Iceland Poppy and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Iceland Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Iceland Poppy is Loam and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Iceland Poppy is Acidic, Neutral and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Iceland Poppy and Asparagus Physical Information
Iceland Poppy and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Iceland Poppy height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Iceland Poppy and Asparagus are as follows:
Iceland Poppy flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink and Coral
Iceland Poppy leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Iceland Poppy and Asparagus
Care of Iceland Poppy and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Iceland Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Iceland Poppy 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.