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ASTELIA
Silvery scales give this architectural plant a metallic sheen.
Genus of about 25 species of evergreen perennials mostly from mountainous regions of New Guinea, Australasia, Hawaii and southern areas of South America.
Growing in boggy, peaty areas they form large clumps.
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - perennials. Large clumps of linear leaves, covered with silvery scales. Panicles of green, yellowish, or purple-brown flowers in spring or summer followed by orange or red berries.
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Full sun -
Partial shade -
Additional Features - Good to know - - grown for the striking foliage; flowers are insignificant. -
Pests & Diseases - none. -
Place of origin - New Guinea, Australasia, Hawaii, southern South America. -
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
Astelia - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of ASTELIA
ASTELIA banksii >
Commonly known as: Coastal astelia.
Narrower silver-green leaves than A. chathamica. Dense clump-forming plant which is frost hardy and grows to 3 feet
ASTELIA chathamica 'Silver Spear' >
Striking silver, sword-like foliage, an excellent architectural plant for a patio tub or to lighten a dull corner
ASTELIA nervosa 'Westland' >
Silvery bronze arching leaves that turn red in colder conditions. Frost hardy but prefers damp areas
ASTELIA 'Silver Shadow' >
Vigorous clump-forming variety with large silvery spear-shaped leaves. More silvery and larger growing than A. 'Silver Spear'
