Sprengeri Asparagus Fern
Asparagus densiflorus
as-PAR-uh-gus den-SIF-lor-us
Annuals: Foliage
Min. Temp
Tender: 36°
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
not applicable
Blooming Time
Early Spring - to hard frost, if proper care is given
Habit
Upright
Height
2–3 ft
Spread
12–18 in
Form
Plume
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Design
Spiller
Safety
Toxic to Dogs/Cats
Growth Rate
Moderate
Traits
Long blooming
Tolerance/Resistance
Not tolerant of standing water
Attracts
Doesn't Attract Beneficials
Uses/Placement
Edging
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Part Sun - Full Shade
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Moderately well-drained
Soil Moisture
Moist
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost, Peat Moss
Fertilizer
Heavy Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Geranium, Hanging Baskets & Pansies
Fertilizer Timing
Daily in a basket/container. Weekly in the ground.
Micronutrients
Iron (Fe), Magnesium (Mg), Calcium (Ca), Zinc (Zn), Manganese (Mn), Boron (B)
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Aggressive Spreader
Propagation Method
Sprengeri Asparagus Fern
Propagation Licensing
Vegetative propagation permitted
Division Timing
Spring Division