Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
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
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White
Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Not Available
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 Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of 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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, 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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria root rot, Bacterial Blight
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Insects, Silkworms
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
Pollen, Severe allergen
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair-growth, Skin whitening
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Odontalgic
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make baskets
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
MORUS alba
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
White Mulberry
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In Hindi
सफेद शहतूत
शतावर
In German
Weiß Mulberry
Gemüsespargel
In French
Mûrier blanc
Asperge
In Spanish
White Mulberry
Asparagus
In Greek
Λευκή Μουριά
σπαράγγι
In Portuguese
Branco Mulberry
Asparagus
In Polish
Biały Mulberry
Szparag lekarski
In Latin
Morus alba
Asparagus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Urticales
Asparagales
Family
Moraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Moreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Asparagoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of White Mulberry and Asparagus
Season and care of White Mulberry and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about White Mulberry and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Mulberry season is Fall and Asparagus season is Fall. The type of soil for White Mulberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Mulberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
White Mulberry and Asparagus Physical Information
White Mulberry and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. White Mulberry height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of White Mulberry and Asparagus are as follows:
White Mulberry flower color: Yellow
White Mulberry leaf color: Green
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of White Mulberry and Asparagus
Care of White Mulberry and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Mulberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer White Mulberry 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.