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Lace Fern

Asparagus setaceus
Also known as: Lace Fern, Plumosa Fern, Common Asparagus Fern, Climbing Asparagus

Lace 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 49–63 days after planting and sit about 12 inches apart.

Varieties

1 from True Leaf Market · sorted by days to maturity
  • Plumosa49–63 days

    Non-GMO; Container; Annual

    49-63 days to maturity. Asparagus setaceus . Asparagus Fern Plumosa Seeds. Non-GMO, Evergreen Perennial. Ornamental. Open Pollinated houseplant seeds. Plumosa seeds grow one of the most fluffy and lovable indoor favorites ever. Plumosa Asparagus seeds quickly mature into laced and soft ferny plants internationally favored to energize many offices and homes. Asparagus Fern is one of the easiest additions in the garden and is a perfect first choice for children or novice gardeners due to its fast and easy growth. These are not really ferns, but asparagus plants related to edible asparagus. Plumosa Asparagus Fern is one of the most popular greens used by florists and promises to add a delicate accent to any bouquet or seasonal arrangement. About 600 seeds/ounce.

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Family
Asparagaceae
Category
Flower
Form
Bush
Lifecycle
annual
Zone
9-11
Height
1–2 ft
Spread
1–2 ft
Sun
Part shade

Plant spacing

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

In a square-foot bed, space lace 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
49–63 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 lace fernPlanting timeline for lace fern, relative to last frost: start indoors from 7 weeks before last frost to 1 week after last frost; grow from 1 week after last frost to 8 weeks after last frost; harvest from 8 weeks after last frost to 10 weeks after last frost.Start indoorsGrowHarvestLast frostTransplant
Start lace fern indoors ~8 weeks before transplanting 1 week after last frost; first harvest 8 weeks after last frost.
Seed to transplant
42-56 days
Outdoor planting
7 to 14 days vs frost
Propagation
Seed
Schedule anchor
Last Frost

Care & troubleshooting

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