Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
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
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Light Blue, Dark Blue, Lavender
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Part sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Disease free, Fungal Diseases, Fungal leaf spots, fungus, Pest Free, Red blotch
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Moisture, Pests and diseases, Shade areas
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Flowers
Showy
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
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders
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
Not Available
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Not Available
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
Bog Garden, Cottage garden, Edging, Flower borders
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
TORENIA fournieri
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
Bluewings, Florida Pansy, Wishbone Flower
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In German
Bluewings
Gemüsespargel
In French
Bluewings
Asperge
In Spanish
Bluewings
Asparagus
In Greek
Bluewings
σπαράγγι
In Portuguese
Bluewings
Asparagus
In Polish
Bluewings
Szparag lekarski
In Latin
Bluewings
Asparagus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Linderniaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Asparagoideae
Season and Care of Wishbone Flower and Asparagus
Season and care of Wishbone Flower and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Wishbone Flower and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wishbone Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Asparagus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Wishbone Flower is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wishbone Flower is Acidic, Neutral and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Wishbone Flower and Asparagus Physical Information
Wishbone Flower and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Wishbone Flower height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Wishbone Flower and Asparagus are as follows:
Wishbone Flower flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Light Blue, Dark Blue and Lavender
Wishbone Flower leaf color: Green
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Wishbone Flower and Asparagus
Care of Wishbone Flower and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wishbone Flower pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Wishbone Flower 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.