Astelia ‘Silver Shadow’

silver spear
Thick grassy perennial enjoys light soils, cool weather, containers. Unparalleled silvery effect
height 2–3ft
width 3–4ft
tolerates Cool Summers, Pots, Wind
water
needs		 Moderate
water
info		 Water this plant regularly and deeply when the top layer of soil is dry (down to an inch or so) to establish over several years and then every week or two during dry months.
hardy
to		 20F
exposure Part Sun – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix
origin Hybrid, New Zealand
sunset
zones		 14–17, 22–24

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

Growing Notes

To keep plant tidy remove old dried leaves, which often come off with a good tug.

Special Interest

Looks fantastic arching over pots, where it performs well long term.