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Asparagus setaceus

Asparagus Fern, Fern Asparagus

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Description

This vining plant is distinguished by its wispy foliage, climbing to 10' or more. It is excellent as a container plant, house plant, or in hanging baskets. The fern should be grown in part shade to shade, with average summer watering. -Monterey Bay Nursery

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Fern

Height Range

Under 1', 1-3'

Flower Color

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Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Light Green

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

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Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Low, Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

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Design Styles

Japanese, Tropical

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

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Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Raised Planter

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

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Water Saving Tip:

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.