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    • Photo of Asparagus densiflorus 'Myersii' foliage by Karl Gercens III

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    Asparagus densiflorus 'Myersii'

    Also Known As

    • Asparagus meyeri
    • Foxtail Fern
    • Myers Foxtail Fern

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 1'-2'
    • W: 1'-3'

    planting zones

    • 8b-12

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    Asparagus densiflorus 'Myersii' plant details

    Asparagus densiflorus 'Myersii' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring pink and white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Asparagus densiflorus 'Myersii'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asparagaceae
    Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Asparagus densiflorus 'Myersii'

    USDA Zones: 8b - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
    Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Great foliage accent for shady containers, with upright "plumes" of dense but delicate asparagus like foliage. Asparagus densiflorus 'Myersii' grows to about 2' tall, with the plumes arching slightly with age. It withstands sun or shade and even dryish conditions, but appreciates regular waterings. We saw it used with succulents in CA, and thought we'd repeat that combination.

    By: Avant Gardens

    Low growing asparagus, with needle-like leaves on pointed stems to 2' tall, creating a pointy, fluffy, fern-like mound to 2' wide. (Smaller in pots.) Few, tiny pinkish white flowers become red berries. See it and love it! Good as a houseplant or outdoors in a protected spot or patio pot plant with winter protection. In the garden, sun to light shade. Somewhat drought tolerant but best with average summer water. Evergreen into the low 20s °F, root hardy in the upper teens F, upper USDA zone 8, in a warmish spot with mulch.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Asparagus densiflorus 'Myersii' plant

    How to Grow Asparagus densiflorus 'Myersii'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    aka Asparagus denudatus A1SA-124, Nekkid Asparagus Fern

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Asparagus denudatus foliage by Cistus Nursery
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    Asparagus setaceus [coll. #A1SA-182]

    aka Bristled Asparagus Fern

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Vine

    Zones

    7b-12

    Size

    Height: 5'-8'

    Width: 3'-12'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular
    Photo of Asparagus setaceus [coll. #A1SA-182] flower, foliage, fruit by Karl Gercens III
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    Asparagus verticillatus

    aka Climbing Asparagus

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Vine

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6'-15'

    Width: 2'-10'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Asparagus verticillatus form by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Asparagus retrofractus

    aka Ming Asparagus Fern, Ming Fern, Zig Zag Shrub

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 5'-8'

    Width: 3'-5'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Asparagus retrofractus foliage by Michael256
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    Asparagus densiflorus 'Sprengeri'

    Scientific Name: Asparagus densiflorus Sprengeri Group

    aka Asparagus Fern, Sprenger Asparagus, Sprenger's Asparagus Fern

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 3'-6'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Asparagus densiflorus 'Sprengeri' foliage by Forest & Kim Starr
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