Asparagus densiflorus

Asparagus densiflorus, Sprenger's Asparagus, is a plant native to South Africa. Often used as an ornamental plant, it is considered an invasive weed in many locations.

Asparagus densiflorus 'Myers' (Myer's Asparagus) - An evergreen perennial to 2 feet wide by about 4 feet wide with light green needle-like leaves that clothe upright stems likened to spear or "rabbit ears".

Asparagus densiflorus
'Sprengeri'
Asparagus Fern
Description
Asparagus densiflorus 'Sprengeri' is an evergreen arching perennial that has feathery, needle-like, stems giving an open, loose appearance in growth.

Asparagus densiflorus 'Sprengeri'
Asparagus fern
Liliaceae Family
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of the University of Arizona Pima County Cooperative Extension.

#659 Protasparagus densiflorus
Common Names: asparagus fern, emerald fern, foxtail fern
Family: Liliaceae (lily Family)
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Botanical Name: Asparagus densiflorus 'Myers'
Upright, emerald plumes make foxtail fern a gorgeous accent plant for container groupings or staging among tropicals.

Asparagus densiflorus 'Springeri' Fern, Asparagus 'Sprengeri'
perennial, average care
created by chief cultivator
zones: 9a thru 11a ...

Asparagus densiflorus is a scrambling, slightly woody plant with upright or trailing branches up to 1 m long. The best known forms belong to the so-called emerald ferns of the Asparagus densiflorus 'Sprengeri' group.

Asparagus densiflorus is native to South Africa and is an evergreen herb that is commonly used as a groundcover or in container plantings. It is also widely used in hanging baskets for its showy foliage and bright red berries.

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Asparagus densiflorus 'Myers' (Myers Asparagus)
Asparagus densiflorus 'Sprengeri' (Sprenger Asparagus, Asparagus Fern)
Asparagus officinalis (Garden Asparagus)
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Asparagus Fern (Asparagus densiflorus) with its delicate, trailing stems could also be used.
Aluminium Plant (Pilea cadiersi) is small and compact, with attractive, silver-patterned leaves.

Other foliage houseplants that look tropical include asparagus fern (Asparagus densiflorus), edible fig (Ficus carica), spider plant (Chlorophytum), variegated pineapple (Ananas) and umbrella plant (Cyperus alternifolius).

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Asparagus densiflorus 'Sprengeri' Common name(s): Asparagus fern ...

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See also: Asparagus, Asparagus fern, Fern, Green, Evergreen