Asparagus Meyerii is an evergreen ornamental perennial with deep-green upright foxtail foliage for pots, shaded borders and floristry greenery.

View our detailed grow guide: Asparagus Fern Grow Guide for South African Conditions

Quick Grow Facts

• Plant Type: Evergreen ornamental perennial foliage plant.
• Scientific Name: Asparagus densiflorus 'Meyersii'
• General Sowing Time: Spring to early summer; warm protected sowing can also be used from spring to autumn.
• Position: Light shade to semi-shade; morning sun is suitable in mild areas.
• Sow Depth: Sow in moist seedling mix and cover lightly.
• Spacing: 40-60 cm apart for feature plants or massed foliage.
• Germination: Sow cleaned seed in a warm, moist medium around 25 C; germination can be slow and variable.
• Height: About 60 cm.

Why Grow This Variety

• Distinctive foxtail plumes create strong texture in pots and borders.
• This South African ornamental foliage plant has useful container value.
• The foliage provides long-lasting greenery for floral arrangements.
• Established plants are described as fairly drought tolerant.

Garden Uses

Use Asparagus Meyerii as a container feature, in semi-shaded beds, mixed planters or cut arrangements.

Growing Notes

• Grow this as an ornamental asparagus rather than a true fern.
• Use a free-draining mix enriched with compost.
• Keep seed trays warm and evenly moist but never waterlogged.
• Water established plants regularly for fuller growth, while allowing for some dryness.

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