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. |