Astelia banksii
SHORE ASTELIA, COASTAL ASTELIA
Asteliaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, first line salt wind, light frost
1.2m
Plant habit
 
2m

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Pruning: Remove spent flower stems & leaves as they form.

 
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Astelia banksii
SHORE ASTELIA, COASTAL ASTELIA
Asteliaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, first line salt wind, light frost
1.2m
Plant habit
 
2m

FEATURES

Flowers: white

Flowering Time: early spring to late spring

Leaves: silver-grey


DESIGN

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

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

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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