Astelia nervosa

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Mountain Astelia

Astelia nervosa is an attractive NZ native that grows as a clump to about 80 cm tall and 1 m wide. It features stunning, silver-grey leaves that have in gentle arch. The leaf colouring can become red-bronze during cooler periods or when the plant is moisture stressed. Astelia nervosa is commonly used to achieve a striking effect either individually or in groups. Landscape designers will often use it in rock gardens, mixed plantings, or in areas where a colourful yet hardy plant is required.

Astelia nervosa is currently unavailable, but we do have other other amazing species and varieties of Astelia available.

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Why? Our plants are subject to seasonality and high-demand. Please contact us if you would like to know when it becomes available again.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Flaxes
Height:	80 cm
Spread:	1.00 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:	Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:	Borders, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Rock
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Mountain Astelia

Astelia nervosa Details

Astelia nervosa is an attractive NZ native that grows as a clump to about 80 cm tall and 1 m wide. It features stunning, silver-grey leaves that have in gentle arch. The leaf colouring can become red-bronze during cooler periods or when the plant is moisture stressed. It prefers a full sun position that is well-drained, and is generally intolerant of high humidity but is hardy to coastal environments and extended dry periods. Astelia nervosa is commonly used to achieve a striking effect either individually or in groups. Landscape designers will often use it in rock gardens, mixed plantings, or in areas where a colourful yet hardy plant is required.