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 ...

It is almost asparagus season and green spears are starting to appear in vegetable gardens across our state. Asparagus is a perennial vegetable, which means it comes back year after year, provided it ...

Keeping these delicate plants happy can be pretty tricky. Here’s how to give your asparagus fern everything it needs to thrive. Asparagus ferns may be best known for their airy, delicate foliage and ...

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 ...

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 ...

I’ve noticed several nurseries are now selling pots of old-fashioned asparagus fern. I thought this plant is classified as an invasive species and shouldn’t be sold. Is it still on the invasive list?

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Asparagus fern growing in a field Asparagus are low-maintenance perennial vegetables that are capable of providing you with ...

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 ...

Question: I recently purchased an asparagus fern, which now, after a few weeks of tender loving care, has decided to go bonkers. It is sending up spikes of growth with little or no "leaves" on it.

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” ...