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Aciphylla aurea

Also Known As

Golden Speargrass

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 18"-30"
W: 20"-36"

planting zones

7a-10b

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Aciphylla aurea plant details

Aciphylla aurea is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aciphylla aurea

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: apiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 20 IN - 36 IN - wide, 18 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aciphylla aurea

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, wind
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

What we in the nursery trade like to call a "playground plant". An effective barrier plant or a stunning container plant. From the highlands of New Zealand and surprisingly frost hardy to USDA zone 5. Full to part sun and excellent drainage.

By: Cistus Nursery

Wicked New Zealander with defensively formidable stilleto yellowish leaves in a low dense mound. This is not only deer resistant but wild boar, komodo dragon and grizzly bear reisistant as well. This well armored Kiwi has dioecious white flowers in a showy yellow plume. Good deep drainage.