Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Turkey, Iraq, Western Asia, India
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Tamarix Chinensis, French Tamarisk, Kashgar Tamarix, Tamarix Odessana,
Tamarix Tetrandra
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Habitat
Floodplains, marshes, Riverbanks, Shores of rivers or lakes
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
4-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 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
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought and Salt, Heat And Humidity
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Prune after flowering, 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
Mineral deficiencies, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Scale, yellow-poplar weevil
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Salt
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Flowers
Not Available
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
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
allergic reaction
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Liver problems, Rheumatism, Skin wounds, Tooth ache
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
TAMARIX dioica
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
Dioecious Tamarisk, Tamarisk
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In German
Tamariske
Gemüsespargel
In French
tamarinier
Asperge
In Spanish
tamarisco
Asparagus
In Greek
ταμαρίς
σπαράγγι
In Portuguese
tamarisco
Asparagus
In Polish
tamaryszek
Szparag lekarski
In Latin
nemore
Asparagus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Tamaricaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Asparagoideae
Season and Care of Tamarisk and Asparagus
Season and care of Tamarisk and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarisk and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarisk season is Summer and Asparagus season is Summer. The type of soil for Tamarisk is Loam, Sand and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarisk is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Tamarisk and Asparagus Physical Information
Tamarisk and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarisk height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarisk and Asparagus are as follows:
Tamarisk flower color: Purple
Tamarisk leaf color: Green
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Tamarisk and Asparagus
Care of Tamarisk and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarisk pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Tamarisk 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.