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Asparagus densiflorus
Asparagus
Asparagus densiflorus (among several species colloquially called asparagus ferns; no relation to actual ferns), or the foxtail fern (asparagus) or plume fern, is a variable, evergreen-perennial plant related to cultivated, edible asparagus. It is native to southern Africa, from Mozambique to South Africa, but is widely cultivated.
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Classification
Genus
Asparagus
Climate
temperate, subtropical
Asparagus densiflorus belongs to the Asparagus genus. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical zones in our experience.
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Cultivation
Care sheet.
Water
Moderate
Light
Full sun to part shade
Soil
Well-drained
Growth rate
Moderate
Mature size
Varies by species
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Cultivars
Selected named varieties and which job each is best suited to.
'Meyersii'
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Companions
Species we plant alongside Asparagus densiflorus.
