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Photo 1 of 14Asparagus Fern is a class A non-native invasive in frost-free areas such as Florida, the extreme Southern Gulf Coast and perhaps the West Coast. It is fine for a window box, as we used it, but it is best avoided in these areas.

Asparagus Fern (1 of 14)

Tender perennial, grown as a houseplant for its fine fern-like foliage and arching stems
Plant in rich, moist but well-drained soil
Plant in light to partial shade
Height: 2-3 feet; Width: 3-4 feet
Annual in zones 2-8
Hardy in USDA zones 9-11:
Zones 2-8: Plant outside or in containers after danger of frost has passed; plant in light shade with protection from hot afternoon sun; water freely during growing season; prune when needed; fertilize monthly while outdoors; bring indoors before first frost.
Zones 9-11: Plant in spring; plant in light to partial shade with protection from hot afternoon sun; provide supplemental water during dry spells; may be invasive.

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