This tuberous perennial cultivar forms a clump habit with arching rounded stems that are up to 1 m (3 ft) long. The bright green leaves are needle-like and the small bell-shaped white flowers appear in a raceme during summer.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Protasparagus aethiopicus'Myersii' is a cultivar from South Africa that grows in very well drained, fertile moist light stony soils in an open sunny position and is drought tolerant but frost tender.

The Foxtail Fern is a hardy perennial that is commonly referred to as a fern and is grown for its cylindrical -like stems. It is used as a specimen in garden beds or rockeries or in patio pots or planter boxes tolerating neglect. It is suitable for small or arid gardens tolerating dry conditions. It has a moderate growth rate, establishing from division in 2 to 3 years and in cool climates it is grown under glass or used as an indoor plant. ID 942

Protasparagus(pro-tă-SPARA-gus) aethiopicus(ee-THEE-op-ee-kus) 'Myersii'

Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Lily Family