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Asparagus densiflorus 'Sprengeri'

Scientific Name: Asparagus densiflorus Sprengeri Group

Also Known As

  • Asparagus Fern
  • Sprenger Asparagus
  • Sprenger's Asparagus Fern

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 1'-2'
  • W: 3'-6'

planting zones

  • 9a-12

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Asparagus densiflorus 'Sprengeri' plant details

Asparagus densiflorus 'Sprengeri' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly 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 'Sprengeri'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, foliage plant, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Asparagus densiflorus 'Sprengeri'

USDA Zones: 9a - 12
Sun exposure: mostly 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

Millions of tiny leaves on upward arching stems..delicate and dainty...white flowers followed by red berries..easy to grow

Gardening facts about Asparagus densiflorus 'Sprengeri' plant

How to Grow Asparagus densiflorus 'Sprengeri'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly 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
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
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