Asparagus fern isn’t a fern: It’s related to the edible asparagus. The species (Asparagus densiflorus Sprengeri), native to Southern Africa, has small, decorative blossoms in spring and red fruit in ...

The name “asparagus fern” is a strange jumble of terms. These plants are neither ferns nor edible vegetables. Although not even distantly related to ferns, asparagus ferns are, however, actually ...

Last week, I mentioned how common names can be confusing. A good example is the asparagus fern. Despite its common name, these plants are not ferns. Asparagus ferns will flower and produce fruit ...

Q. Is asparagus fern an annual or a perennial? I have seen them growing outside in warmer places like Charleston, SC, (see photo) but wonder if it was just for the summer. – Gary L., Argo A: This is ...

Get your perennial vegetables in the ground and they'll come back year after year, saving your money at the supermarket. When you think about the expensive vegetables at the store, you know, the ...

A couple of weeks ago, I suggested drought-tolerant asparagus fern (Asparagus sprengeri) as a possible ground cover for somewhat shady slopes. I cautioned that it is “an extremely aggressive plant” ...

Ferns are a hallmark of forest floors and shady front porches. But if you have a hot, sunny spot in your garden where a fern would look perfect, don't give up. Asparagus densiflorus 'Meyeri', which ...

Struggling to identify houseplants that will flourish under the low light conditions in your home? While a number of beautiful, fast-growing houseplants that thrive in low light are available, you may ...

My husband, Bill, and I were walking in the yard to the garden when we were shocked to find tiny gray caterpillars chowing down on our asparagus ferns. Many of us don’t even look this time of year as ...