Asparagus setaceus |
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Asparagus Fern |
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
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
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:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.