Asparagus Fern
Asparagusdensiflorus

Family: Asparagaceae Genus: Asparagus (a-SPARE-uh-gus)
Species: densiflorus (den-see-FLOR-us)

Synonym:Asparagopsis densiflora

Synonym:Asparagus myriocladus

Synonym:Asparagus sarmentosus var. comatus

Synonym:Asparagus sarmentosus var. densiflorus

Synonym:Protasparagus densiflorus

Category

Annuals

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Other details

May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Unknown

Propagation Methods

By dividing the rootball
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting

Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored