Foxtail Fern
Asparagus densiflorus 'Myers'
Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- Lowe's
1350 Blue Lakes Blvd North Twin Falls ID 83301
- Webb Nursery - Twin Falls
136 Eastland Drive North Twin Falls ID 83301
- Nature Nursery & Market
120 E. Highway 81 Burley ID 83318
- Webb Nursery - Bellevue
162 Glendale Road Bellevue ID 83313
| Botanical Pronunciation | as-PAIR-uh-gus den-sih-FLOH-rus |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 2 ft. tall, 2 to 3 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Design Ideas | The Pony Tail Fern's stems, with their many soft, needle-like leaves, point upwards in thick, hair-like branches. Truly a unique plant to be used sparingly in a garden. Whimsical in a hanging basket or border. In a perennial border, could be planted behind flowering groundcover. Non-hardy. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Light Green |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Tropical |
| Growth Habit | Arching |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Firescaping/Firewise, Houseplant, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Coastal Exposure, Urban Garden, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Clump Forming, Dense Habit, Easy Care, Gift Plant, Naturalizes Well, Ornamental Berries, Year-round Interest, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Lantana (Lantana); Hibiscus (Hibiscus); Cordyline (Cordyline); Mandevilla (Mandevilla); Plumbago (Plumbago) |
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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: ALL
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 6
Grow Indoors in All Zones