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Asparagus Fern

Asparagus densiflorus 'Myersii'
Also known as: Foxtail Fern

Asparagus Fern is a flower in the Asparagaceae family. It grows best in part shade with medium moisture, and is listed for USDA zones 9-11. Plants reach maturity about 105–119 days after planting and sit about 12 inches apart.

Varieties

1 from True Leaf Market · sorted by days to maturity
  • Meyerii105–119 days

    Non-GMO; Annual

    105-119 days to maturity. Asparagus densiflorus meyerii. Asparagus Fern Meyerii Seeds. Non-GMO, Evergreen Annual or Perennial. Ornamental. Open Pollinated houseplant seeds. Meyerii Asparagus Fern seeds are both an annual and perennial favorite and timeless addition to your summer ornamental collection. Meyerii seeds mature into one of the most tolerant and resilient greens found anywhere, boasting familiar and dense "foxtail" These are not really ferns, but asparagus plants related to edible asparagus. Meyerii Asparagus Fern seeds are an ideal plant for indoors, patios, or as an elegant border for the annual flower bed. Meyerii Asparagus Fern seeds grow the perfect accent to any seasonal fresh cut basket, bouquet, or arrangement. About 600 seeds/ounce.

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Family
Asparagaceae
Category
Flower
Form
Bush
Lifecycle
annual
Zone
9-11
Height
1.5–2 ft
Spread
1.5–3 ft
Sun
Part shade

Plant spacing

1 plant per square footSquare-foot planting diagram: one asparagus fern fills a 1-foot square, spaced 12 inches from its neighbors.
1 plant per square foot

In a square-foot bed, space asparagus fern about 12 in apart — that fits 1 plant in each 1-foot square (1×1). Wider rows or containers space the same.

Water
Medium

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At a glance

Days to harvest
105–119 days
From transplant or sow to first harvest
Harvest style
Harvest once
One main harvest
After harvest
Stores well
Holds (or improves) after peak
Frost tolerance
Semi-hardy · to ~24°F
Lowest temperature the foliage usually survives
Germination
~60%
Typical minimum germination rate

Growing timeline

When to plant and harvest asparagus fernPlanting timeline for asparagus fern, relative to last frost: start indoors from 11 weeks before last frost to 1 week after last frost; grow from 1 week after last frost to 16 weeks after last frost; harvest from 16 weeks after last frost to 18 weeks after last frost.Start indoorsGrowLast frostTransplant
Start asparagus fern indoors ~12 weeks before transplanting 1 week after last frost; first harvest 16 weeks after last frost.
Seed to transplant
56-84 days
Outdoor planting
7 to 14 days vs frost
Propagation
Seed
Schedule anchor
Last Frost

Care & troubleshooting

No curated care & troubleshooting advice for asparagus fern yet. Our extension-sourced library currently focuses on common edible crops; we're expanding it over time.