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Foxtail Fern

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Fluffy evergreen adds unusual textural contrast to perennial beds and borders. Long, plume-like stems hold soft, needle-like leaves. Develops red berries in fall. An excellent choice for hanging baskets and containers.

Photo credit: Doreen Wynja


  • Partial Sun

  • Moderate

  • Height
    2 feet or less

  • Spread
    2—4 feet

Availability: Out of stock



Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.

Brand Monrovia
Botanical Name Asparagus densiflorus 'Myers'
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Subtype SUN/SHADE FOLIAGE
Foliage Color Light Green
Light Needs Partial Sun
Water Needs Moderate
USDA Cold Hardiness Zones 9 - 11
Height 2 feet or less
Spread 2—4 feet
Special Uses Easy Care, Ornamental Berries, Tolerates Acidic Soil
Landscape Uses Border, Container, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Seacoast Exposure
Flower Color White
Bloom Time Spring

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