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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

Other common names
foxtail fern
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer White Green
Autumn Green Red
Winter Green
Position
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H1C
Botanical details
Family
Asparagaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
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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