Asparagus includes about 300 species found on the sandy and coastal regions of Europe, Asia, and Africa. They are evergreen and deciduous perennials, climbers, and subshrubs, usually producing spindle-shaped tubers.
A. setaceus is a branching woody vine that has stems 10 to 20 feet in length. It's tiny threadlike leaves form feathery dark green sprays, resembling fern fronds. They bear tiny white flowers with purple-black berries.
| Plant Types: | Interior Plant, Perennial |
| Light: | Shade to Full Sun |
| Height: | 1 foot to 4 feet |
| Width: | 1 foot to 3 feet |
| Zones: | 9b to 11b |
| Bloom Color: | White |
| Bloom Seasons: | Early summer, Mid summer, Late summer |
| Leaf Color: | Green |
| Special Features: | Attractive foliage, Naturalizing, Not North American native |
| Shape: | Upright or erect |
| Type of Soil Preferred: | Acidic, Clay, Loamy, Neutral, Sandy, Slightly-Alkaline, Well-Drained |
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In autumn or early spring, sow seed at 61°F (16°C). Divide tuber clusters in early spring.
Most members of this genus do best with full sun, while some species of ornamental Asparagus can tolerate part shade.
Fragrant white or pink flowers appear in summmer, followed by red, orange, or purple berries.
Needs regular water. From early spring to mid autumn, water freely. In winter, water sparingly. Does well in fertile, moist, but well-drained soil.
Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during the growing season.
Crown rot and leaf spots occur, along with rust, anthracnose, and canker. Problems with aphids, spider mites, and slugs.