Overview
Asparagus filicinus is a plant with a clump-forming habit in the genus Asparagus, part of the Asparagaceae family, with feathery, fern-like foliage. Asparagus filicinus grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include vegetable gardens and perennial borders.
About
Asparagus filicinus is a clump-forming cultivar of the Asparagus genus, known for its feathery, fern-like foliage. It thrives best in full sun with a south-facing aspect and requires a sheltered position. This plant prefers well-drained, neutral loam soil and is hardy in the UK to H4. Suitable for vegetable gardens and perennial borders, Asparagus filicinus can be propagated by dividing crowns.
About the genus
Asparagus or garden asparagus is a perennial flowering plant species in the genus Asparagus native to Eurasia. Widely cultivated as a vegetable crop, its young shoots are used as a spring vegetable.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Asparagus
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Asparagus filicinus size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Clump-forming
- Foliage
- Feathery, fern-like
- Suggested uses
- Vegetable gardens, perennial borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Asparagus filicinus
- Propagation
- Crowns
- Pest resistance
- Susceptible to asparagus beetle, slugs, snails
- Disease resistance
- Susceptible to foot and root rots, violet root rot
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Asparagus filicinus?
Asparagus filicinus prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Asparagus filicinus need?
Asparagus filicinus grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Asparagus filicinus hardy in the UK?
Asparagus filicinus has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Asparagus filicinus?
Crowns.
More in the Asparagus genus
- Asparagus officinaliscommon asparagus
- Asparagus officinalis 'Darzila'PBR
- Asparagus officinalis 'Freelems'PBR
- Asparagus officinalis 'Giant Mammoth'
- Asparagus officinalis 'Purple Jacq Ma'
- Asparagus officinalis 'Tallems'PBR
- Asparagus officinalis 'Terralim'
- Asparagus officinalis var. pseudoscaber 'Spitzenschleier'
