Life Span
Annual and Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
Mexico, Southwestern United States, Texas
  
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
  
Types
Not Available
  
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
  
Loamy soils, Well Drained
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
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
Clump-Forming
  
Not Available
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
White, Gold
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Yellow green, Orange Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
  
Green, Purple
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
  
Green, Purple
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
  
Lanceolate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
All year
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Not Available
  
Type of Soil
Moist
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Mid Summer, Summer
  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
  
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Average Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Ample Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Moist
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Not Available
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers
  
Cut away fading foliage
  
Fertilizers
Fertilizer every month during spring, General garden fertilizer
  
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot
  
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
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
Fine
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Yes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
  
Allergy
allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
  
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Food for insects, Provides ground cover
  
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
Flowers, Leaves
  
Shoots, Stem
  
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Used as Ornamental plant
  
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
Bedding Plant, Flower borders, Hedges, Not Available
  
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Botanical Name
Zinnia acerosa
  
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
  
Common Name
desert zinnia, wild zinnia, white zinnia and spinyleaf zinnia
  
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
  
In Hindi
White Zinnia
  
शतावर
  
In German
Weiß Zinnia
  
Gemüsespargel
  
In French
Blanc Zinnia
  
Asperge
  
In Spanish
Zinnia blanco
  
Asparagus
  
In Greek
λευκό Zinnia
  
σπαράγγι
  
In Portuguese
branco Zinnia
  
Asparagus
  
In Polish
Biały Zinnia
  
Szparag lekarski
  
In Latin
Zinnia album
  
Asparagus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Asterales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Asteraceae
  
Liliaceae
  
Genus
Zinnia
  
Asparagus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Asparagoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of White Zinnia and Asparagus
Season and care of White Zinnia and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about White Zinnia and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Zinnia season is All year and Asparagus season is All year. The type of soil for White Zinnia is Moist and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Zinnia is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
White Zinnia and Asparagus Physical Information
White Zinnia and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. White Zinnia height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of White Zinnia and Asparagus are as follows:
White Zinnia flower color: White
White Zinnia leaf color: Dark Green
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of White Zinnia and Asparagus
Care of White Zinnia and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Zinnia pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead flowers and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer White Zinnia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.