Asparagus Fern
Asparagus densiflorus
Also known as
Emerald Fern, Basket Asparagus
Asparagus densiflorus 'Myersii' by Traumrune (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Full Shade
Easy care
Moderate watering
Tender
9a-11b
USDA zone
-7°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
1m | Max | 15cm |
80cm | Min | 5cm |
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Asparagus Fern Overview
Asparagus densiflorus is an extremely versatile perennial, evergreen plant that can be used as a groundcover or container plant in full sun or light shade. Although there are many striking and beautiful South African Asparagus species, most of them have horrendously large or sharp spines. A. densiflorus has only very small, hardly noticeable spines and is an excellent garden plant. ZA Distribution: Eastern Cape, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga.
Common problems with Asparagus Fern
How to propagate Asparagus Fern
Division
Divide in spring.
Special features of Asparagus Fern
Attracts birds
Drought resistant
Attractive flowers
Pot plant
Indoor plant
Attracts bees
Other uses of Asparagus Fern
Can be used in a terraria.