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Asparagus setaceus

Asparagus Fern, Climbing 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 asparagus 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

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

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

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.

Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.

Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.