Asparagus Fern
Asparagus setaceus · Perennial, not a true grass
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Ornamental
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 9 to 11, highly sensitive to frost and freezing temperatures.
About This Grass
Fine-textured, needle-like bright green cladodes forming dense, feathery mats up to two feet tall.
Blade Characteristics
True leaves are tiny scales; photosynthetic organs are fine, needle-like cladodes arranged in feathery whorls.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Tuberous, spreading vine-like subshrub
Sunlight & Water Needs
Thrives in bright indirect light to partial shade with moderate, regular watering and well-draining soil.
Mowing & Maintenance
Requires no mowing; prune back dead or overgrown stems periodically for maintenance.
Identified on 10/4/2026