Foxtail Asparagus Fern

Foxtail Asparagus Fern has so many monikers and misnomers that you might suspect it of being a secret agent. This semi-evergreen, clumping perennial is not a true fern but a member of the asparagus family, it just resembles a lush cluster of ferns.Gracefully erect, tapered, tail-like stems are densely covered with bristly, needle-like leaves that are not true leaves, but function like leaves. The appearance of the 2 ft. tall, fluffy plumes give this plant two of its common names, Foxtail Fern and Cat's Tail Asparagus. Other common names include Myer's Asparagus, Basket Asparagus, Emerald Fern, and Asparagus fern.Asparagus densiflorus 'Meyers' has several variations or misspellings of its cultivar name. It can be labeled as Meyersii, Meyeri, Myersii, or Myers. No matter what name you choose, this clumping perennial is low maintenance and can be used in the landscape in so many ways to add texture, color, movement, and form. Plant in containers, hanging baskets, borders, rock gardens, or