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Foxtail Fern

Asparagus densiflorus 'Myers'

Sku #0315

This unusual perennial adds textural contrast to beds and borders. Long, upright, plume-like stems hold soft, needle-like leaves. Develops red ornamental berries in fall. An excellent choice for hanging baskets and containers. Semi-evergreen in mild winter regions; use in containers and overwinter indoors in cold winter regions.

  • Light Needs
    Partial shade to partial sun

    Light Needs

  • Water Needs
    Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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    9 - 11

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Detail
Key Feature
Year-round Interest
Light Needs
Partial shade to partial sun
Landscape Uses
Border, Coastal Exposure, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Urban Garden
Watering Needs:Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
Botanical Pronunciation:as-PAIR-uh-gus den-sih-FLOH-rus
Plant type:Perennial
Deciduous/evergreen:Evergreen
Sunset climate zones:12 - 28
Growth rate:Moderate
Average landscape size:Moderate growing; reaches 2 ft. tall, 2 to 3 ft. wide.
Special features:Bird Friendly, Easy Care, Gift Plant, Ornamental Berries, Year-round Interest
Foliage color:Light Green
Blooms:Spring
Flower color:White
Garden styleContemporary, Tropical
Design IdeasThe 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.
Companion PlantsLantana (Lantana); Hibiscus (Hibiscus); Cordyline (Cordyline); Mandevilla (Mandevilla); Plumbago (Plumbago)
Care
Care Information
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.Pruning time: fall.
History & Lore
History:
Asparagus densiflorus is a perennial herb native to the coastal areas along the southeastern Cape of South Africa. The genus Asparagus was first recorded in 1686. It is considered toxic to domestic cats.
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This Plant’s Growing Zones: 9 - 11

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