Astelia chathamica Silver Spear
(Silver Spear)
Astelia chathamica Silver Spear
(Silver Spear)
Prices:
| Each | 20 or more | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5L Pot | $9.50 | $9.00 |
Details:
| Type: | Perennial |
| Growth Rate: | Medium |
| Mature Height: | 1.5 m |
| Mature Width: | 1.5 m |
| Site Condition: | Coastal, Heavy Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil |
| Sun: | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Drainage: | Dry, Moist |
| Frosts: | Half Hardy |
| Features: | Drought tolerant. Attractive to birds, insects and lizards. Flower colour: Green. Foliage colour: Silver. Fruit colour: Orange. Native. |
A popular flax-like plant with silvery leaves that droop at the tips and red-orange fruit in autumn. A stunning native New Zealand feature for home gardens and landscaping.
Flowering: Summer [December - January]
Fruiting: Autumn [February - April]
Plant Calendar:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | F | F |
Flower and Fruit Months:
| Flowering | Fruiting | Both | |
| Key |
Bird Diet:
| Fruit | Seed | Nectar | |
| Key | F | S | N |
