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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
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
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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
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Size
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Zones
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