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Asparagus plumosus |
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| | Just planted |
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| | Returning nicely after winter, contrasting sharply against the purple oxalis that happens to grow there as well |
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| Common name |
plumosa fern; asparagus fern |
| Family |
asparagaceae |
| Life cycle |
perennial (Z9-11) |
| Flowers |
white |
| Size |
18-24" |
| Light |
part shade |
| Cultural notes |
ordinary garden soil (not too dry), on the acidic side |
Most commonly grown as a houseplant, this is not a true fern, but named for its finely divided foliage giving it a fern-like appearance. Insignificant white flowers may appear during the growing season. It needs consistent soil moisture and adequate humidity to keep looking its best. Ours survived a freeze down to about 18°F without protection in its first winter in our garden, so perhaps a little hardier than zone 9.
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In our garden, this plant grows in the following area: north foundation border About my plant portraits
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April 19, 2025
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