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    Astelia nervosa 'Westland'

    Also Known As

    • Westland Mountain Astelia

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 12"-24"
    • W: 18"-36"

    planting zones

    • 8b-11

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    Astelia nervosa 'Westland' plant details

    Astelia nervosa 'Westland' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue, bronze and burgundy foliage. In spring cream flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Astelia nervosa 'Westland'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asteliaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue, bronze and burgundy
    Mature size: 18 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: cream blooms in spring
    Uses: container plant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Astelia nervosa 'Westland'

    USDA Zones: 8b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: acidic, average, gritty, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Coming from the west side of New Zealand's South Island, this vaguely Phormium-like plant makes a beautiful clump of arching, silvery leaves with a distinct reddish tint that is more pronounced in full sun. To 2' tall by 3' wide, it is great for a rock garden or any garden that emphasizes form, foliage and winter color. It is tolerant of sun or partial shade but should be given excellent drainage to achieve full cold-hardiness. It is also happy in a container. Still quite rare in cultivation, but we finally have enough to sell.

    By: The Desert Northwest

    A relatively recent escapee from New Zealand...(no, we don't mean it has invasive potential; New Zealanders are generally very courteous). Very pretty, clumping rosettes, roughly 18" tall spreading to 2' with downy covered leaves, adding hues of gold and silver tending toward maroon with winter's coolness. Slightly slower growing for us than A. n. 'Red Gem', but a very nice complement. You need them both. Full sun for best color as well. Winter color at its best in cooler climates. Regular water. Great container plant. One gallon specimens. Undamaged to at least the low teens °F, possibly colder.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Astelia nervosa 'Westland' plant

    How to Grow Astelia nervosa 'Westland'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • bronze
      • blue
      • burgundy

    • Flower Color

      • cream

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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