Asparagus densiflorus 'Sprengeri'
Sprenger Asparagus
Description
This plant is given a soft, mound-like appearance by the long, arching branches that are found covered with small, bright green leaves. It is able to grow in either full sun or partial shade. This plant is fast growing and can be invasive. This plant is poisonous if ingested.
Plant Type
Shrub, Ground cover, Fern
Height Range
Under 1', 1-3'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Intermittent
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Invasive, Poisonous, Thorns/Spines
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Tropical, Water Garden
Accenting Features
n/a
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Indoor, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool
Special Uses
Cascade, Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Hanging Baskets
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.