- Asparagus fern
Botanical name: asparagus setaceus
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: about 3-4 ft in height and in width
Hardy zone: zones 8-10
Foliage color: green
Growth rate: can reach fully mature size in a single growing season
Pruning instructions: trim to maintain desired shape and size in the late winter/early spring
Propagation methods: propagate by division in the spring or fall
Landscape use: textural contrast
Light needs: 3-5 hours of sun per day
Special features: bushy evergreen vine that can trail if not properly pruned
Watering instructions: prefers consistently moist but not soggy soil. Allow the first inch or 2 of soil to dry between watering sessions.
Fertilizing instructions : use an all-purpose fertilizer once a month in the spring and summer
Best time to plant: spring or summer
Best type of soil: loam
Companion plants: begonias, basil, impatiens
Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and mildly toxic for pets if ingested
Invasive species: no
