Asparagus densiflorus Myersii

Asparagus densiflorus Myersii

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Common Names

Cat's Tail Asparagus (english)
Katstert (afrikaans)

Taxonomy

Family ASPARAGACEAE
Genus Asparagus
Species densiflorus
Variegata Myersii
SA Plant Number
Basionym Asparagus densiflorus Myersii

Description

Asparagus densiflorus Myersii is a hardy, drought resistant, scrambling, evergreen perennial. Its bright green, small, needle-like leaves are carried on long graceful branches that look like cat's tails. 

Fragrant, small, white, star-like flowers are borne from November to April and are followed by beautiful, red berries, which attract birds to the garden. 

Grows well in semi-shade or sun and makes a good container plant. A neat form plant that can be used as a focal point in the garden or arching gracefully over a pond. 

It has many medicinal and traditional uses. 

Size 1m

Wildlife

Birds:

The red berries attract birds to the garden.

Uses

Decorative:

The "Cat's Tails" can be cut as a striking addition to a floral arrangement.

Landscaping:

An extremely waterwise plant that looks good even under drought stress.

Distribution

Limpopo, Gauteng, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu Natal, Eastern Cape


Habitat:
Rocky areas, Woodland

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