{"product_id":"asparagus-densiflorus-myersii","title":"Asparagus Densiflorus 'Myersii'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoxtail Fern \/ Foxtail Asparagus \/ Meyers Fern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"154\"\u003eAsparagus densiflorus\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Myersii’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily: \u003c\/strong\u003eAsparagaceae (Asparagoideae)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eSouth Africa\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen clump-forming perennial (grass \u0026amp; strappy)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tough, architectural plant forming dense “foxtail” plumes of fine, bright-green cladodes (leaf-like needles). Great for pots, borders, poolside and coastal gardens in SA. Drought-tolerant once established and neat year-round; summer brings small, lightly fragrant white flowers followed by red berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6–0.9 m H × 0.6–1.0 m W (upright plumes 45–60 cm long)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20-40 cm per year under good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft-looking, bright to mid-green “foxtail” fronds; tidy clumps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small white, lightly fragrant (mainly summer); red berries may follow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen structure year-round; summer flowers\/berries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers visited by pollinating insects; berries may interest birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought-, heat- and wind-tolerant; second-line coastal OK; light frost (protect from hard frost)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mass planting: 3–5 plants\/m² (≈ 45–60 cm centres); Border\/edging: 2–3 per metre (≈ 40–50 cm centres); Containers: 30–40 cm pots (upsize as clumps thicken)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e No — toxic to pets if eaten (saponins in berries\/leaves can cause GI upset); wear gloves—tiny spines at stem bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade (part shade keeps foliage lush)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained sandy\/loam; enrich with organic matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: 2 deep soaks\/week for 8–12 weeks. Established: deep soak every 2–3 weeks in summer (weekly in heatwaves); minimal in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove old\/tatty plumes at base; light feed in spring; divide tuberous clumps every few years if crowded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10+ years with basic care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Temperate \u0026amp; Mediterranean SA, incl. sheltered coastal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neutral (tolerates slightly acidic–slightly alkaline)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainer feature for entries\/patios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMass plant for bold texture in water-wise beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoolside\/coastal accent with succulents and grasses \u003cem data-start=\"2636\" data-end=\"2659\"\u003e(not a privacy hedge)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStriking foxtail texture, water-wise toughness and minimal mess—an easy, evergreen statement plant for modern SA gardens\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"140mm Pot","offer_id":67707910684924,"sku":"ASPA-DENS-MYER-140MMPOT","price":33.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm Pot","offer_id":47355932147964,"sku":"ASPA-DENS-MYER-180MM","price":53.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/asparagus-densiflorus-myersii-foxtail-fern-140mm-pot-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1792656751","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/asparagus-densiflorus-myersii","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}