Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 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
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
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
-
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
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
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
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
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Poultice
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad
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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
Tree Mallow
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In Hindi
Tree Mallow
शतावर
In German
Baum Mallow
Gemüsespargel
In French
Arbre Mallow
Asperge
In Spanish
árbol de la malva
Asparagus
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα
σπαράγγι
In Portuguese
Mallow
Asparagus
In Polish
drzewo Mallow
Szparag lekarski
In Latin
ligno malvae
Asparagus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malvales
Asparagales
Family
Malvaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Asparagoideae
Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Asparagus
Season and care of Tree Mallow and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Asparagus season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Tree Mallow and Asparagus Physical Information
Tree Mallow and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Asparagus are as follows:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Tree Mallow and Asparagus
Care of Tree Mallow and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Tree Mallow 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.