Asparagus retrofractus ~ Ming Asparagus Fern Size:1 GALLON or occasionally white and bloom

or occasionally white and bloom through spring attracting butterflies

Sparse insignificant flowers bloom in spring

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rich lipstick red star shaped flowers bloom through summer into fall and can be extended until frost if deadheaded

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Asparagus retrofractus ~ Ming Asparagus Fern Size:1 GALLON or occasionally white and bloomMing Asparagus Fern is a large fern like evergreen perennial with spiny stems and soft to the touch pompom clusters of fine needle like foliage. The small white flowers are insignificant but fragrant, and are followed by orange berries that mature to black. Grows best in filtered sun and rich, consistently moist well drained soils. Treat as an annual outdoors. Type: Annual Origins: South Africa Height: 6' 8' Spread: 3' 5' Spacing: 4' USDA Hardiness