Botanical Name: Asparagus densiflorus 'Myers'
Common Name: Myers asparagus Type of Plant: monocot: perennial Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape clumping habit of several, stiff, upright stems, covered with tiny needlelike leaves - produces fluffy appearance Height 2-3' Spread 3-5' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full to partial sun - tolerates shade Soil prefers moist loam Hardiness some frost (zones 12-24) Morphology: Leaves 'foliage' is actually modified stems (cladodes), needlelike 1/4 - 1/2" long, bright green, whorled Flowers inconspicuous - small white, lily-like flowers, 1/4" diameter, to small racemes Fruit berry, red, 3/8" diameter Propagation: seed, division Usage: small accent shrub for its distinctive form and bright green soft textured foliage, container plant, filler in tropical or forest landscapes Landscape Care: Watering regular, tolerates some drought after established Fertilizing little required - balanced in spring Pruning remove old stems at base of clum p Pests/Diseases relatively free Special Conditions/Other Origin: South Africa Family: Liliaceae Notes: |
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