Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Southwestern United States
Types
Asparagus setaceus,Asparagus meyeri,Asaragus densiflorus
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
moist forests
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
17, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Bell Shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Deers, Insects
Allergy
gastro-intestinal problems, Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Not Available
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MICROLEPIA strigosa
MUHLENBERGIA rigens
Common Name
Asparagus Fern, Common asparagus fern, Plumosa Fern
Deer Grass
In Hindi
Lace Fern
हिरण घास
In German
Feder-Spargel
Deer Grass
In French
Lace Fern
cerfs Herbe
In Spanish
Asparagus setaceus
Ciervo Hierba
In Greek
Lace Fern
ελάφια Grass
In Portuguese
Lace Fern
cervos grama
In Polish
Szparag pierzasty
Deer Trawa
In Latin
Lace Fern
deer Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Dennstaedtiaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Asparagus
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Chloridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Lace Fern and Deer Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Lace Fern and Deer Grass? We provide you with everything About Lace Fern and Deer Grass. Lace Fern doesn't have thorns and Deer Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Lace Fern does not have fragrant flowers. Lace Fern has allergic reactions like gastro-intestinal problems and Skin irritation and Deer Grass has allergic reactions like gastro-intestinal problems and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Lace Fern and Deer Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lace Fern and Deer Grass
Season and care of Lace Fern and Deer Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Lace Fern and Deer Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lace Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Deer Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lace Fern is Loam and for Deer Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lace Fern is Neutral and for Deer Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lace Fern and Deer Grass Physical Information
Lace Fern and Deer Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Lace Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Deer Grass height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Lace Fern and Deer Grass are as follows:
Lace Fern flower color: White
Lace Fern leaf color: Light Green
Deer Grass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Deer Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Lace Fern and Deer Grass
Care of Lace Fern and Deer Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lace Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Deer Grass pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lace Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Deer Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.