Ming fern

Ming fern is an attractive, evergreen perennial, though not a true fern, but part of the Asparagus family. It forms a bushy, upright clump of fine, needle-like foliage, giving it an airy and delicate appearance. Often grown as a houseplant in the UK, it can also thrive outdoors in milder southern areas as a foliage plant for borders or containers, offering year-round texture.

Sun: Partial shade.

Soil: Moist but well-drained.

Hardiness: H2 — down to 1°C.