Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
-
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
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
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In German
Spigelia
Gemüsespargel
In French
Spigelia
Asperge
In Spanish
Spigelia
Asparagus
In Greek
Spigelia
σπαράγγι
In Portuguese
Spigelia
Asparagus
In Polish
Spigelia
Szparag lekarski
In Latin
Spigelia
Asparagus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Asparagales
Family
Loganiceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Asparagoideae
Season and Care of Pinkroot and Asparagus
Season and care of Pinkroot and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pinkroot and Asparagus Physical Information
Pinkroot and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Asparagus are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Pinkroot and Asparagus
Care of Pinkroot and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Pinkroot 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.