Asparagus virgatus Seeds - Indigenous Perennial Shrub - Shade Gardening Plants from South Africa

Asparagus virgatus Seeds

Asparagus is a genus in the plant family Asparagaceae, subfamily Asparagoideae. It comprises up to 300 species. Most are evergreen long-lived perennial plants growing from the understory as lianas, bushes or climbing plants. The best-known species is the edible Asparagus officinalis, commonly referred to as just asparagus. Other members of the genus are grown as ornamental plants.

Ornamental species such as Asparagus plumosus, Asparagus aethiopicus, Asparagus setaceus, and Asparagus virgatus are finely branched and are misleadingly known as "asparagus fern".

Asparagus virgatus is a plant indigenous to South Africa. It is also known as Tree fern, Tiki fern and African broom fern. Asparagus virgatus is a member of the genus Asparagus, and not a true fern. The plant grows several fine bushy stems with needle like leaves, reaching over one meter in length. This perennial plant produces small white flowers during spring, and small spherical seeds that are black in color. This plant can be found growing in the shady undergrowth, especially along rivers. Although water loving, this plant is able to survive with little water. Unlike edible Asparagus officinalis, Asparagus virgatus has little or no nutritional value to people. Asparagus virgatus is of commercial value, used worldwide in the cut flower industry as foliage. The plant produces attractive green bushy stems with fine needle like leaves. When combined with rose, gerbera, and other focal flowers it forms an attractive floral display. Vase life is typically two weeks. High quality stems can be identified by the fresh green color, and stem length.

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