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Astelia chathamica

Astelia chathamica

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Silver spearPerennial, EvergreenFamily: Asteliaceae

Height: 1.5mSpread: 1m
Frost hardy

Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade

Aspect:

East facing, south facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Middle

Soil

Prefers rich soil:

Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Silver spear, Astelia chathamica, is a clump-forming perennial grown for its dramatic silver foliage. The leaves are spear-shaped, similar to those of phormiums, and are complemented by long stalks of pale green flowers in summer, followed by orange berries in autumn. It makes a good architectural plant and is ideal for growing in a mixed herbaceous border or as a focal point in its own right. Grow alongside purple-leaved plants such as Phormium 'Bronze Baby'.

For best results grow Astelia chathamica in a sheltered spot in moist but well-drained, fertile soil in full sun or partial shade. Being half-hardy, its leaves may be damaged by frost, and it may need winter protection in northern regions.

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Astelia ‘Chathamica’ and wildlife

Astelia ‘Chathamica’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Astelia ‘Chathamica’ poisonous?

Astelia ‘Chathamica’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People