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

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP

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.