Botanical Name: Common Names:
Astelia chathamica Silver Shadow Silver Spear,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
TBA Clumping, Dense, Tufting, Upright
Description:
Grass-like evergreen upright perennial with attractive silver arching foliage and greenish-yellow flowers during spring followed by orange fruit. Grows approx. 1.2m H x 1m W. Great to use for foliage feature or to plant in mass for colour contrast.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 60cm-1m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Foliage Feature / Colour, Mass Planting, Rockery, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods
Family Name: Origin:
Asteliaceae PacificIslands
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Grey, Silver
Flower Colour: Green, Yellow
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Low
Frost: Moderate
Wind: High
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