Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asparagaceae

Genus:

Asparagus

Species:

Asparagus pygmaeus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

15 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun

Bloom Colors:

white

Ground Cover:

Yes

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Adapted to fire-prone fynbos ecosystem, resprouts from underground rootstock after fire events.