Asparagus meyeri - Foxtail Fern
- Mature size: 50cm-1m tall / wide
- Recommended spacing: 40-50cm apart
- Ideal growing conditions: Part shade to full shade
- Growth rate: Moderate
Uses
Perfect as a lush garden filler, shaded border planting, container or patio plant, and understorey plant under trees or larger plants.
Noteworthy
An attractive evergreen fern-like plant with arching “foxtail” plumes of soft green foliage.
Tolerant
Performs well in shaded and sheltered positions; tolerates humidity and filtered light.
Colour/Growth form
Clumping habit with soft, bottle-brush-like fronds of bright green foliage that add texture and movement.
What is Asparagus meyeri
Commonly known as Foxtail Fern, Asparagus meyeri is a decorative, fern-like perennial prized for its soft, arching plumes and easy-care growth in shaded garden settings or containers.
How to Care for Asparagus meyeri
Plant in a partly shaded, protected spot with well-drained soil and regular watering; keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged and mulch to help retain moisture
