Compact Sprenger Asparagus Fern
Asparagus densiflorus 'Sprengeri Compacta'
SKU
00330
A very popular, low-growing perennial for use in hanging baskets, in cut flower arrangements, and as a groundcover. Dense, shiny green, needle-like foliage displayed on arching stems is contrasted by bright red, ornamental berries in fall. Semi-evergreen in mild winter regions; use in containers and overwinter indoors in cold winter regions.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | as-PAIR-uh-gus den-sih-FLOH-rus SPRAIN-ger-eye kom-PAK-ta |
|---|---|
| Lore | Though it is called a fern, this plant is not related in any way to that spore-bearing primitive group. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Fast growing; reaches 2 ft. tall, 4 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Design Ideas | This popular mounding ground cover grows fast, its evergreen branches arching as it spreads. So frequently used that it is often overlooked until its bright red berries appear. Provide rich contrast to its needle-like leaves by planting dark-green, broad-leafed plants adjacent in a small garden. In a hanging basket or container, include a bright flowering plant or one that is taller and straighter to balance the form. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Light Green |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Cottage, Tropical |
| Growth Habit | Arching |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Houseplant, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Woodland Garden, Coastal Exposure, Urban Garden, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Dense Habit, Easy Care, Gift Plant, Ornamental Berries, Year-round Interest, Fast Growing, Bird Friendly, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
Thrives in enriched, evenly moist, well-drained soils. Avoid harsh, hot afternoon sun exposures. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, prefers regular moisture, but tolerates mild drought. For a tidy appearance, remove old, faded stems. Tolerates mild frost.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 9 - 11
Your climate may be too cold for this plant