Photo of Asparagus setaceus [coll. #A1SA-182] flower, foliage, fruit by Karl Gercens III

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Asparagus setaceus [coll. #A1SA-182]

Also Known As

  • Bristled Asparagus Fern

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

  • H: 5'-8'
  • W: 3'-12'

planting zones

  • 7b-12

Asparagus setaceus [coll. #A1SA-182] plant details

Asparagus setaceus [coll. #A1SA-182] is a broadleaf deciduous perennial vine with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in alkaline, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Asparagus setaceus [coll. #A1SA-182]

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 12 FT - wide, 5 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, container plant, fall color, textural, trellis, twining

GROWING CONDITIONS for Asparagus setaceus [coll. #A1SA-182]

USDA Zones: 7b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: alkaline, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Gardening facts about Asparagus setaceus [coll. #A1SA-182] plant

How to Grow Asparagus setaceus [coll. #A1SA-182]

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • alkaline
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • fuzzy

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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

6a-10b

Size

Height: 3'-4'

Width: 4'-6'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular
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Plant Type

Perennial, Vine

Zones

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Size

Height: 6'-15'

Width: 2'-10'

  • sun - dappled shade
  • regular - occasional
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

9a-12

Size

Height: 5'-8'

Width: 3'-5'

  • sun - dappled shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

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Size

Height: 1'-2'

Width: 1'-3'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - occasional
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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

9a-12

Size

Height: 1'-2'

Width: 3'-6'

  • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - occasional
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