Asparagus sprengeri, Emerald feather, Emerald fern, Sprenger’s asparagus (small)

Max Height: 0.60-0.90m Spread: 1-1.2m

Origin: South Africa Family: Asparagaceae/ Liliaceae

Common Name: Emerald feather, Emerald fern Flower Colour: White

Drought Tolerance: Medium Salinity Tolerance: Medium

Sun Tolerance: High Wind Tolerance: High

Water Requirement: Low PH Level: Basic

Pest Tolerance: High Disease Tolerance: High

Growth Rate: Medium Fragrance: No

Asparagus sprengeri, Emerald feather or Emerald fern is ever-green, arching, tuberous perennial with feathery, linear, leaf-like, light green stems, to 1.5cm long. In summer, bears axillary racemes of small white flowers followed by bright red berries. Height 60-90cm, Spread 1-1.2m. South Africa. ‘Sprengeri’ has arching then pendent stems, giving an open, loose appearance, and needle-like, leaf-like stems, 5-15mm long, borne in groups of 3.

Asparagus sprengeri, Emerald feather, Emerald fern, Groundcovers, Outdoor Plants, Sprenger's asparagus