The name “asparagus fern” is a strange jumble of terms. These plants are neither ferns nor edible vegetables. Although not even distantly related to ferns, asparagus ferns are, however, actually ...

A couple of weeks ago, I suggested drought-tolerant asparagus fern (Asparagus sprengeri) as a possible ground cover for somewhat shady slopes. I cautioned that it is “an extremely aggressive plant” ...

Last week, I mentioned how common names can be confusing. A good example is the asparagus fern. Despite its common name, these plants are not ferns. Asparagus ferns will flower and produce fruit ...

Asparagus fern isn’t a fern: It’s related to the edible asparagus. The species (Asparagus densiflorus Sprengeri), native to Southern Africa, has small, decorative blossoms in spring and red fruit in ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Asparagus ferns are considered invasive in some areas of the country, so Roethling advises gardeners check with their local ...

Q. Is asparagus fern an annual or a perennial? I have seen them growing outside in warmer places like Charleston, SC, (see photo) but wonder if it was just for the summer. – Gary L., Argo A: This is ...

The softest and laciest of the asparagus is the asparagus fern, Asparagus setaceus. The extremely small leaves (or 'cladodes') are less than a quarter of an inch long. The tiny and mostly unnoticed ...

Asparagus sprengeri meyeri commonly called Fox Tail Fern originated in South Africa. This evergreen is not actually a fern. It belongs to the same family as culinary asparagus. Fox Tail Fern is bushy ...

Most gardeners, including me, have a large number of house plants that serve both to beautify the interiors of their homes in the winter and to be moved outdoors during the growing season to enhance ...

A couple of weeks ago, I suggested drought-tolerant asparagus fern (Asparagus sprengeri) as a possible ground cover for somewhat shady slopes. I cautioned that it is “an extremely aggressive plant” ...