Foxtail Ferns (Asparagus Densiflorus), Also Known As Asparagus Ferns, Are Semi-Evergreen Perennials With Plumes Of Emerald Green Foliage. They Have A Clumping Habit That Reaches 2-3 Feet High By 3 Feet Wide. They Can Be Planted Indoors And Outdoors, Preferring Part Shade Outdoors And Full Sunny Spots Indoors. Gardeners Commonly Associate It With Ferns Because Of Its Clumping Habit And Soft, Green Foliage, But The Asparagus Fern Is A Member Of The Lily Family And Is Related To The Asparagus Vegetable. This Plant Is Toxic To Humans And Pets. The Foxtail Fern Produces Produce Fragrant Tiny White Flowers In The Spring And Red Berries Follow Behind Them. There Is No Guarantee That The Flowers Or Red Berries Will Appear Yearly. Be Careful, The Red Berries Are Toxic To Humans If Consumed, But Birds Will Enjoy Them. Foxtail Ferns Grow Best In Part Shade, Allowing The Perennial Plants To Grow Lush Habits And Emerald Green Foliage. If Planted In Part Sun, The Foliage Is Lighter Green. A Fully Mature Plant Averages 2-3 Feet In Height And 3 Feet In Width.
- Foxtail Fern Has Dense Conical Plumes Of Green Foliage That Provide An Interesting Texture To The Landscape And Container Gardens
- Low-Maintenance Semi-Evergreen Perennial That Blooms With Tiny White Blooms In Spring Followed By Red Berries In Fall
- Matures To 24-36 Tall By 24-36 Wide
- Hardy In Usda Zones 9-11 (20 F To 30 F)
- Zone 8 Or Below. In Cooler Zones We Recommend That This Plant Be Planted In A Container That Can Be Moved Indoors To Protect It From Harsh Winter Conditions
- Plant In Partial Sun To Shade
- These Ferns Can Be Used In Landscapes In Mass Plantings, Borders, Beds And Mixed Foundations. Can Also Be Grown In Containers And Hanging Baskets To Accent Decks, Patios, Porches And In Pool Side Plantings
- Little To No Pruning Is Required. Once Or Twice A Year Inspect Your Fern For Expiring Foliage (Browning Or Dying) And Simply Clip At The Base Of The Stem And Remove
- Water Thoroughly Twice Per Week Until Established, Then Water Once Per Week As Needed
- Fertilize Each Year With A Slow-Release Fertilizer After The Risk Of Frost Has Passed
- Average Shipping Size: 6-10 Inches Tall X 6-10 Inches Wide
- Ships From Alabama Customers Beyond The Southeast Us Should Place Orders From Early Fall To Late Spring To Avoid Heat Damage In Transit
- Placing A Large Order. Consider Ordering 1-2 Plants To Ensure That They Will Meet Your Specifications Before Placing The Order For The Entire Project
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