Plant Family

Asparagaceae

8 plants in database

Asparagaceae in this database spans zones 3-12 with 8 species, so design it as a guild component instead of a monoculture block. Use its strongest role (Ornamental) intentionally and manage spacing for airflow because there are 6 recurring pests in this family. Anchor it in the Herbaceous layer and pair with unrelated support species in other layers; if you save seed from multiple cultivars, isolate flowering plants to reduce accidental crosses within the family.

Wikipedia — Asparagaceae
Plants in Database
8
Common Pests
6
Zone Range
3–12
Herbaceous
5 plants
Shrub
2 plants
Ground Cover
1 plants

Common Functions in This Family

Ornamental×5 Erosion Control×5 Fiber×4 Edible×3 Mulcher×3 Wildlife Attractor×2

Shared Pest Pressure

Pests That Target Asparagaceae

Showing pests affecting 2+ plants in this family. Click any pest for organic control methods.

Scale Insects
100% of family
Coccoidea
Asparagus Beetle
88% of family
Crioceris asparagi
Mealybugs
63% of family
Pseudococcidae
Palmetto Weevil
38% of family
Rhynchophorus cruentatus
Aphids
25% of family
Aphidoidea
Spider Mites
25% of family
Tetranychidae

All Asparagaceae Plants — 8 total

Agave
Agave spp.
Asparagus
Asparagus officinalis
Blue Agave
Agave tequilana
Century Plant
Agave americana
Desert spoon
Dasylirion wheeleri
Henequen
Agave fourcroydes
Ponytail Palm
Beaucarnea recurvata
Sisal
Agave sisalana