Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Carolina jasmine,gelsemium
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 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
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light 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
Oblong elliptic
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, 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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
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
Leaf rust, Red blotch, Snails
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
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
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, sneezing
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antispasmodic
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Stem
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration 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
Sometimes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CESTRUM 'Orange Peel'
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
Jessamine
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In German
Carolina-Jasmin
Gemüsespargel
In French
Gelsemium sempervirens
Asperge
In Spanish
Gelsemium sempervirens
Asparagus
In Greek
Gelsemium sempervirens
σπαράγγι
In Portuguese
Gelsemium sempervirens
Asparagus
In Polish
Gelsemium sempervirens
Szparag lekarski
In Latin
Gelsemium sempervirens
Asparagus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Solanales
Asparagales
Family
Solanaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Asparagoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Jessamine and Asparagus
Season and care of Jessamine and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Jessamine and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jessamine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Asparagus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jessamine is Loam, Sand and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jessamine is Acidic, Neutral and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Jessamine and Asparagus Physical Information
Jessamine and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Jessamine height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Jessamine and Asparagus are as follows:
Jessamine flower color: Orange and Gold
Jessamine leaf color: Green and Light Green
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Jessamine and Asparagus
Care of Jessamine and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jessamine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Jessamine 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.