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Asparagus densiflorus

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Common Name: foxtail fern
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Family Name: Asparagaceae
Botanical Name: Asparagus densiflorus
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Botanical Synonyms: Protasparagus densiflorus
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Cultivar: 'Myersii'
Characteristics: Asparagus densiflorus ‘Myersii’ grows up to three feet tall and four feet wide (1,2) with light green leaves that completely cover its long stems. These stems can grow up to 3 feet long (2) and give the plant the appearance of many fluffy tendrils. This plant produces small, white flowers in the summer that are often shrouded by its leaves (1,2,3) followed by berries in the fall (1,2). The ‘Myersii’ cultivar produces notably fewer berries than other species plants (1)
Compound: Asp den mye
Geographic Origin: South Africa
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Cultivation Notes: Asparagus densiflorus ‘Myersii’ prefers frequent watering and partial shade, but can tolerate sporadic watering and full shade or sunlight. Soil should be well drained and peaty. The plant may die off during freezes, but the roots will remain to 20° Fahrenheit. (1)
Ethnobotany:
Height: 0 - 5 feet
Width: 0 - 5 feet
Growth Rate: Fast Growing
Grow Season: Spring
Flower Season: Summer
Color: White
Function: Patio
Spread: Spreading
Allergen: Non-allergenic
Invasive: Benign
Toxicity: Toxic
Hardy: Hardy
Water Use: Moderate Water Use
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Asparagus densiflorus