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Asparagus densiflorus ‘Meyersii’

by Johan Wentzel

Common Name
Foxtail fern, Cat’s-tail fern
Plant Type
Groundcover
Asparagus densiflorus ‘Meyersii’ is a beautiful erect, compact clump forming groundcover. It looks beautiful planted in groups under trees. It attracts many butterflies and birds.
Plant Description

Asparagus densiflorus ‘Meyersii’ is a beautiful erect, compact clump forming perennial with delightful foliage that resembles foxtails. The foliage is attractive dark green soft looking fronds and it carries tiny white flowers borne in smaller clusters than the other cultivars followed by small shiny red berries that the birds love. It is a beautiful plant ideal for a water garden, container planting on a patio or as a border. It is also a good plant to use for indoor planting.

Asparagus densiflorus ‘Meyersii’ looks beautiful planted in groups under trees. It is moderately tolerant of drought and frost. It attracts many butterflies and birds.

You may find stock of this plant at Random Harvest.

Afrikaanse Naam
Katstert varing, Jakkalsstert
Hardiness
Semi hardy
Position
Semi shade
Water Requirements
Moderate
Evergreen
Evergreen
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Summer
Flower Colour
White
Shape
Compact
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
50cm
Region
KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and Limpopo
Habitat
Open woodland
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
No

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