Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not available
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cliffs, Forests, Rocky areas, Slopes
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 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
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Compound
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Rhizome division, Tubers
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin irritation
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
DRYOPTERIS ludoviciana
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
Southern wood fern
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In Hindi
southern wood fern
शतावर
In German
südlichen Holz fern
Gemüsespargel
In French
sud dryoptéride
Asperge
In Spanish
helecho de madera sur
Asparagus
In Greek
νότια φτέρη ξύλο
σπαράγγι
In Portuguese
samambaia de madeira do sul
Asparagus
In Polish
południowej drewna paproci
Szparag lekarski
In Latin
Fern australi
Asparagus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Asparagales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Dryopteris
Asparagus
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Asparagoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Southern Wood Fern and Asparagus
Season and care of Southern Wood Fern and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Southern Wood Fern and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southern Wood Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southern Wood Fern is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Southern Wood Fern is Acidic, Neutral and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Southern Wood Fern and Asparagus Physical Information
Southern Wood Fern and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Southern Wood Fern height is 76.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Southern Wood Fern and Asparagus are as follows:
Southern Wood Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Southern Wood Fern leaf color: Dark Green
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Southern Wood Fern and Asparagus
Care of Southern Wood Fern and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Southern Wood Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Southern Wood Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.