Asparagus Fern

General description

Asparagus setaceus is a scrambling perennial herb with tough green stems, which may reach several metres in length. The leaves are actually leaf-like cladodes up to 7 mm long by 0.1 mm in diameter, which arise in clumps of up to 15 from the stem, making a fine, soft green fern-like foliage. Occurring from spring to autumn, the small greenish-white bell-shaped flowers are 0.4 cm long, and are followed by small green berries, which blacken with maturity.[7]

Plant requirements

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Maintenance

Asparagus setaceus is cultivated as an ornamental plant, for planting in garden and containers, and as ahouse plant. The attractive foliage is also used in floral arrangements. It is very hardy and adapts readily to cultivation.

This hardiness has helped it become a weed in Lord Howe and Norfolk Islands.[6] Other areas that regard it as an invasive species and noxious weed include the North Coast of New South Wales,[8] and

Practical use

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