An evergreen, clump-forming perennial from New Zealand, with straplike arching leaves, to 2-4' high and wide. Excellent focal point for a...Read More container or perennial border. Like other astelias, this is becoming increasingly popular in west coast gardens.
The species has silver-gray leaves. In this cultivar, they are flushed with red-bronze and turn purple-red in winter.
Flowering is ornamentally insignificant.
Astelias require excellent drainage. This species tolerates drought but looks best with occasional to regular watering in California's dry summers. Prefers rich, acidic soils high in organic matter.
Needs light/partial shade.
From its provenance, I suspect that this may not perform well in the hot humid summers of the southeastern US.
This plant was introduced in the US in 2010 by Ball Ornamentals.
An evergreen, clump-forming perennial from New Zealand, with straplike arching leaves, to 2-4' high and wide. Excellent focal point for a...Read More