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Asparagus virgatus

Does well under trees.

Plant Type:

General Size: small

Flowering Time: spring

Flowering Colour: white

Specifications: birds | container plants | evergreen | insect eaters

Description

A fast growing, evergreen groundcover that grows to 1m high. It is drought resistant and it an ideal plant for containers. It thrives well in semi-shade and it produces white flowers in spring. It attracts birds and does well under trees. It is traditionally used as a sprinkling protective charm and love charm. Medicinally it is used to treat syphilis and intestinal worms. The name is derived from the Greek asparagos=shoot or sprout.