Asparagus setaceus
Fern Asparagus
Description
Fern Asparagus is an attractive herbaceous perennial that is easy to grow, though not actually a fern. Plant asparagus fern in garden beds where it is used as a creeper in warmer climates. It can be invasive, so keep an eye on it. You will more often find asparagus fern growing indoors as a dense, bushy houseplant with lace-like foliage that forms an incredible mound.
Plant Type
Ground cover, Fern
Height Range
Under 1', 1-3'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Intermittent
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Invasive, Thorns/Spines
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Tropical, Water Garden
Accenting Features
n/a
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Indoor, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool
Special Uses
Cascade, Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Hanging Baskets
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.