Astelia nervosa 'Westland'
ASTELIA
Asteliaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
1m
Plant habit
 
1m

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Origins: New Zealand

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Astelia nervosa 'Westland'
ASTELIA
Asteliaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
1m
Plant habit
 
1m

FEATURES

Flowers: chartreuse

Flowering Time: mid spring to late spring

Leaves: silver-grey; flushed red & copper; turning purple-red in winter

Ornamental Fruit: on females


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, contemporary, coastal, cottage & alpine designs

Uses: informal hedge, informal edging, pot, mass planting, accents, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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