Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Eastern Africa
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not available
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
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
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
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
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
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
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
Pollen
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
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, Leaves
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
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
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In Hindi
persian violet
शतावर
In German
persian violet
Gemüsespargel
In French
persian violet
Asperge
In Spanish
Violeta persa
Asparagus
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
σπαράγγι
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
Asparagus
In Polish
Persian Violet
Szparag lekarski
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
Asparagus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Asparagales
Family
Gentianaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Exaceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Asparagoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Asparagus
Season and care of Persian Violet and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Persian Violet and Asparagus Physical Information
Persian Violet and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Asparagus are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Persian Violet and Asparagus
Care of Persian Violet and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Persian Violet 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.