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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
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
Garden photo gallery of Asparagus densiflorus
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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
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
6a-10b
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 4'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
aka Bristled Asparagus Fern
Plant Type
Perennial, Vine
Zones
7b-12
Size
Height: 5'-8'
Width: 3'-12'
- sun - dappled shade
- regular
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aka Climbing Asparagus
Plant Type
Perennial, Vine
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 6'-15'
Width: 2'-10'
- sun - dappled shade
- regular - occasional
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
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
8b-12
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 1'-3'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - occasional
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