Asparagus densiflorus 'Myersii' (Plume Asparagus, Foxtail Fern)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Asparagus |
| Species | densiflorus |
| Cultivar | 'Myersii' |
| Category | Tropicals, Ferns |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9 - 11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c - H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-4) - 10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 20 - 50 |
| Height | 0.3 - 0.9 m |
| Spread | 0.9 - 1.2m |
| Growth | Medium |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Soft branches that come to a point making it a very decorative plant. Occasionally producing small white flowers followed by red berries. |
| Landscape | Coastal areas and container plants. |
| Propagation | By division. |
| Cultivation | Grow under glass or in above freezing temperatures. Prefer partly shady environments with moist yet well drained soil. |
| Pests | Glasshouse red spider mites, mealybugs, tortrix moth and scale insects. |
| Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Leaf Description | Soft needle-like leaves creating a puffy plume. |
Photographs
Asparagus densiflorus 'Meyersii', form, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
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