Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Fern, Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Habitat
Grassland, River side
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
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
Yellow, Orange
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
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, toothed
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Moist
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
Fertilize only when soil is poor
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
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
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
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
Cottage garden
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
Jewelweed
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In Hindi
Not Available
शतावर
In German
Impatiens capensis
Gemüsespargel
In French
Impatiente du Cap
Asperge
In Spanish
Impatiens capensis
Asparagus
In Greek
Impatiens capensis
σπαράγγι
In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis
Asparagus
In Polish
Impatiens capensis
Szparag lekarski
In Latin
Impatiens capensis
Asparagus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Asparagales
Family
Balsaminaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Impatiens
Asparagus
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Asparagoideae
Season and Care of Jewelweed and Asparagus
Season and care of Jewelweed and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Jewelweed and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall and Asparagus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Jewelweed and Asparagus Physical Information
Jewelweed and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Jewelweed and Asparagus are as follows:
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Jewelweed and Asparagus
Care of Jewelweed and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.