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Asparagus densiflorus

Also Known As

  • Asparagus Fern
  • Fox Tail Asparagus Fern
  • Plume Asparagus

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 1'-2'
  • W: 3'-4'

planting zones

  • 9a-12

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Asparagus densiflorus plant details

Asparagus densiflorus is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. 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

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Asparagus densiflorus

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

Gardening facts about Asparagus densiflorus plant

How to Grow Asparagus densiflorus

  • 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
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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