Asparagus densiflorus 'Myersii'
plume asparagus
'Myersii' is a compact, tuberous evergreen perennial to 50cm, with erect to arching stems bearing fine, plume-like foliage, and occasionally, insignificant white flowers followed by red berries
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | Red | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1CBotanical details
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- Skin allergen, fruits harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Asparagus can be evergreen or deciduous perennials or subshrubs, sometimes climbing, with tuberous rootstock. Stems bear both inconspicuous scale-like leaves and larger, leaf-like phylloclades, with small white or pinkish flowers followed by red berries
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow under glass or in frost-free enviroment. The foliage is useful in floral arrangements
Propagation
Propagate by seed or division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Houseplants
- Conservatory and greenhouse
- Cut flowers
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to asparagus beetle, slugs and snails
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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