Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
  
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
  
Types
Yucca aloifolia 'Purpurea' , Yucca aloifolia
  
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
coastal environs, Coastal sand dunes, mild coastal areas
  
Loamy soils, Well Drained
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-7
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
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
  
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
Rosette/Stemless
  
Not Available
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
White, Gold
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Yellow green, Orange Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
  
Green, Purple
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
  
Green, Purple
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
long with sharp edges
  
Lanceolate
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Very Slow
  
Not Available
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
  
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison
  
Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs very little water
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
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
  
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 spot, Scale
  
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
  
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
  
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
  
Allergy
Unknown
  
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
  
Shoots, Stem
  
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
  
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
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
  
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Botanical Name
Yucca gloriosa
  
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
  
Common Name
spanish dagger
  
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
  
In Hindi
Spanish Bayonet
  
शतावर
  
In German
Spanish Bayonet
  
Gemüsespargel
  
In French
Spanish bayonet
  
Asperge
  
In Spanish
Spanish bayonet
  
Asparagus
  
In Greek
Spanish bayonet
  
σπαράγγι
  
In Portuguese
Spanish bayonet
  
Asparagus
  
In Polish
Spanish bayonet
  
Szparag lekarski
  
In Latin
Spanish bayonet
  
Asparagus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Liliales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Agavaceae
  
Liliaceae
  
Genus
Yucca
  
Asparagus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Agavoideae
  
Asparagoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Spanish Bayonet and Asparagus
Season and care of Spanish Bayonet and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Spanish Bayonet and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spanish Bayonet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Asparagus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Spanish Bayonet is Loam, Sand and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spanish Bayonet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Spanish Bayonet and Asparagus Physical Information
Spanish Bayonet and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Spanish Bayonet height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Spanish Bayonet and Asparagus are as follows:
Spanish Bayonet flower color: White
Spanish Bayonet leaf color: Blue Green
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Spanish Bayonet and Asparagus
Care of Spanish Bayonet and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spanish Bayonet pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Spanish Bayonet 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.