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Asparagus myriocladus

 
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Family: Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Asparagus (a-SPARE-uh-gus) (Info)
Species: myriocladus (mir-ee-oh-KLAD-us) (Info)

Category:
Perennials

Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color:
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Mid Summer

Foliage:
Grown for foliage

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball

Seed Collecting:
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing

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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive joshz8a On Mar 27, 2009, joshz8a from z8a, AL (Zone 8a) wrote:

Bought this in spring, 2007, and growing in container. Wintering inside for now, outside in summer. Intend to divide and plant one in outside container just to test hardiness. Beautiful unusual foliage plant.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Phenix City, Alabama
Bartow, Florida



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