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

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

Birds: The red berries attract birds to the garden.

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.

Limpopo, Gauteng, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu Natal, Eastern Cape

Habitat:Rocky areas, Woodland

Growth Rate: Fast Growing, Evergreen or Deciduous: Evergreen, Hardiness - Frost: Frost Hardy, Plant Type: Groundcovers and Perennials, Position: Semi-shade, Position: Sun - Full, Soil: Loamy - Compost rich Soil, Soil: Well-drained, Edible: Edible fruit, Garden Uses: Bird Friendly, Garden Uses: Container Plant, Garden Uses: Form Plant, Garden Uses: Groundcover, Garden Uses: Long Flowering, Garden Uses: Shade, Garden Uses: Small Gardens, Garden Uses: Specimen, Hardiness - Drought: Drought Hardy, Flower colour: White - Cream, Garden type: Medicinal Herb Garden, Garden type: Wildlife Garden,

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