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

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