- Life Cycle
- Water Requirement
- Max Height2 ft
- Price$6.49
Foxtail Fern is a low maintenance ground cover that grows in clumps of furry, green tails.
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Foxtail Fern
Asparagus densiflorus meyersil
How to care for Foxtail Fern
Light. Grows best in partial to full shade. Direct sun scorches the foliage.
Water. It is moderately drought tolerant, but water it during dry spells. Soggy soil causes root rot.
Soil and feeding. It adapts to many soils as long as they drain well, and it tolerates salty soil. In containers, use a well-drained Potting Soil.
Size. Grows to about 2 ft tall and up to 4 ft wide, in upright plumes.
Pruning. The stems are woody and often have sharp spines, so wear gloves when trimming.
Problems to watch. Serious pests are rare; mites are the main one to watch for.
Good to know. It produces small flowers followed by showy red berries that birds eat. Cold can kill the top back, but it regrows from the roots.
Sources: UF/IFAS EDIS FPS-52: Asparagus densiflorus 'Myersii', Myers Asparagus Fern
