Asparagus Species, African Asparagus, Climbing Asparagus Fern, Ornamental Asparagus, Sparrow Grass

Asparagusafricanus

Genus
Asparagus (a-SPARE-uh-gus)
Species
africanus (af-ri-KAHN-us)
Synonym
Protasparagus africanus
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Smooth
Height
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Hardiness
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Ferns
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Regional

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

Valdosta, Georgia

Austin, Texas

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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | October 2007 | neutral

I have not grown this plant that is native to Africa.

Note: It is a noxious weed in parts of Australia where it smothers o...Read More

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