Asparagus ferns are popular because of their full, lush appearance. They are normally found in a hanging basket, decorating the deck or patio in summer and helping to clean indoor air in winter. Although, the asparagus fern is not really a fern at all but part of the Lily family and related to the popular vegetable. When growing asparagus ferns outside, place them in a part sun to shady location for best foliage growth. Tiny, inconspicuous, pea-like, fragrant white flowers bloom in late spring to early summer. Flowers are followed by small red berries which ripen by fall. They are among the more drought tolerant plants for containers and that’s a real advantage since pots dry out so quickly. This one pictured is about 6 years old and all I do is occasionally give it a drink. It’s a win, win!
Published by Amy on Mar 13, 2018
