Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Southern Europe
Types
Asparagus setaceus,Asparagus meyeri,Asaragus densiflorus
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
moist forests
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
17, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Bell Shaped
Long hair-like leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
gastro-intestinal problems, Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Not Available
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
MICROLEPIA strigosa
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
Common Name
Asparagus Fern, Common asparagus fern, Plumosa Fern
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
In Hindi
Lace Fern
southernwood
In German
Feder-Spargel
Eberraute
In French
Lace Fern
aurone ou citronnelle
In Spanish
Asparagus setaceus
Artemisia abrotanum
In Greek
Lace Fern
Artemisia abrotanum
In Portuguese
Lace Fern
Abrótano
In Polish
Szparag pierzasty
Bylica boże drzewko
In Latin
Lace Fern
Southernwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Dennstaedtiaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Asparagus
Artemisia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Lace Fern and Southernwood
Season and care of Lace Fern and Southernwood is important to know. While considering everything about Lace Fern and Southernwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lace Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Southernwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lace Fern is Loam and for Southernwood is Loam while the PH of soil for Lace Fern is Neutral and for Southernwood is Neutral.
Lace Fern and Southernwood Physical Information
Lace Fern and Southernwood physical information is very important for comparison. Lace Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Lace Fern and Southernwood are as follows:
Lace Fern flower color: White
Lace Fern leaf color: Light Green
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
- Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Lace Fern and Southernwood
Care of Lace Fern and Southernwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lace Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Southernwood pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Southernwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.