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Asparagusafricanus

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Genus
Asparagus (a-SPARE-uh-gus)
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Species
africanus (af-ri-KAHN-us)
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Synonym
Protasparagus africanus
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Smooth
Height
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Spacing

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Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Ferns
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Valdosta, Georgia

Austin, Texas

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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | October 2007 | neutral

I have not grown this plant that is native to Africa.

Note: It is a noxious weed in parts of Australia where it smothers o...Read More

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