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Astelia banksii

Description

Common Name:  

Wharawhara

Description:  

A clump forming, silver leaved native that resembles a flax.

Flowering: 

Pale green flowers are displayed on long stems.

Size:  

1.3m x 1.3m

Growth conditions:  

  • A well-drained position in soil enriched with compost.
  • Keep soil moist during hot, dry periods.
  • Sun or semi-shade.
  • Ideal for coastal gardens.

Care: 

Little care is needed apart from removing older leaves to tidy. Protect from frost in colder areas.

Uses: 

  • Containers/Pots
  • Modern gardens
  • Mass plantings
  • Contrast/ Foliage colour

Comments:  

Ideal when planted amoung native grasses for a dramatic contrast. Also looks good in containers. 

Continue to Astelia chathamica or back to Grasses and Flaxes.

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 Companion Plants:  

 Phormium 'Emerald Gem', Chinochloa flavicansHebe 'Red Edge'.

Alternative Plants:  

Astelia chathamicaAstelia 'Westland', Phormium 'Evening Glow'