Asparagus densiflorus 'Myersii' (Plume Asparagus, Foxtail Fern)


Botanical Information

FamilyAsparagaceae
GenusAsparagus
Speciesdensiflorus
Cultivar'Myersii'
CategoryTropicals, Ferns

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone9 - 11
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH1c - H4
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-4) - 10
Temperature (°F)20 - 50
Height0.3 - 0.9 m
Spread0.9 - 1.2m
GrowthMedium

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionSoft branches that come to a point making it a very decorative plant. Occasionally producing small white flowers followed by red berries.
LandscapeCoastal areas and container plants.
PropagationBy division.
CultivationGrow under glass or in above freezing temperatures. Prefer partly shady environments with moist yet well drained soil.
PestsGlasshouse red spider mites, mealybugs, tortrix moth and scale insects.
Notable SpecimensHarry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Leaf DescriptionSoft needle-like leaves creating a puffy plume.

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