Asparagus Species, Ming Fern

Asparagusretrofractus

Genus
Asparagus (a-SPARE-uh-gus)
Species
retrofractus (re-troh-FRAK-tus)
Synonym
Asparagopsis retrofracta
Asparagus africanus var. microphyllus
Asparagus microphyllus
Protasparagus retrofractus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Yellow
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Phenix City, Alabama

Bartow, Florida

Big Pine Key, Florida

Fort Myers, Florida

Rockledge, Florida

Plano, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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M
North Windham, ME | June 2012 | positive

Growing in southern Maine I have had this plant for 26 years. It has burst three pots with it's fleshy roots. The new stem, as of May, ...Read More

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Big Pine Key, FL (Zone 11) | July 2011 | positive

So Far so good. I'm growing this plant in a wie basket and except for a need for heavy watering it's doing great.

J
z8a, AL (Zone 8a) | March 2009 | positive

Bought this in spring, 2007, and growing in container. Wintering inside for now, outside in summer. Intend to divide and plant one in ou...Read More

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