Last week, I mentioned how common names can be confusing. A good example is the asparagus fern. Despite its common name, these plants are not ferns. Asparagus ferns will flower and produce fruit ...

The name “asparagus fern” is a strange jumble of terms. These plants are neither ferns nor edible vegetables. Although not even distantly related to ferns, asparagus ferns are, however, actually ...

Q–What care does the foxtail asparagus fern need as a house plant? Soon after I brought mine home, several of the fronds turned yellow and dropped needles all over the floor. A–You`ve asked about the ...

Q-Do asparagus ferns ever grow from seeds? Do you know where I can buy some? A-All kinds of asparagus produce seeds, including the edible type. In fact, Asparagus officinalis altilis, the domestic ...

Q. Is asparagus fern an annual or a perennial? I have seen them growing outside in warmer places like Charleston, SC, (see photo) but wonder if it was just for the summer. – Gary L., Argo A: This is ...

Yes, it is a member of the edible asparagus family, and no, it is not a fern. Like the ferns, ornamental asparagus plants have no leaves per se but soft needle-like fronds. Most are climbers or ...

Question: I recently purchased an asparagus fern, which, after a few weeks of tender loving care, has decided to go bonkers. It is sending up spikes of growth with little or no leaves on them. Should ...

I was recently gifted a foxtail fern. This delicate, eye-catching plant is used outdoors in landscaping but also makes a beautiful houseplant. While it's not officially fall yet, this week's recipe ...