Ferns

Asparagus aethiopicus (Sprengeri Fern)

Asparagus aethiopicus

Also known as Sprengeri Fern

$14.95

Size

☀SunPart shade to full shade

💧WaterModerate

🌡Zones9-11

🦌DeerResistant

🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Asparagus aethiopicus (Sprengeri Fern), 'Sprengeri Fern', is valued in PNW gardens for its character and seasonal interest.

An ornamental fern , graceful fronded foliage for shaded woodland gardens. Many are PNW natives or near-natives.

Part shade to full shade suits this plant. Plant in moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil. Hardy USDA Zone varies. Provide consistent moisture and humus-rich soil. Most resent direct hot sun and dry conditions.

For Pacific Northwest native alternatives, browse our PNW Natives collection , Mahonia aquifolium, Aquilegia formosa, Tellima grandiflora, and many more support local pollinators and wildlife.

Plant Details

Botanical: Asparagus aethiopicus
Common name: Sprengeri Fern
Lifecycle: Perennial
Foliage type: Deciduous
Mature size: 1.5–3 feet tall × 3–4 feet wide
Growth rate: Moderate
Bloom time: Late spring
Foliage color: Green
Indoor light: Bright indirect
Harvest: Spring

Care Notes

Site according to its sun and water needs. Mulch to retain moisture. Prune as needed for shape.

Garden Attributes

Pacific NW native
Deer resistant
Coastal suitable
Grown organically
Wildlife: Bird habitat
⚠ Toxic to pets if ingested

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