Astelia alpina
Also Known As
- Astelia alpinia
- Pineapple Grass
- Silver Sword
Plant type
perennial, grass / grass like
size
- H: 4"-6"
- W: 6"-8"
planting zones
- 7a-10b
Astelia alpina plant details
Astelia alpina is an evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with blue and green foliage. In spring cream flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Astelia alpina
- Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
- Plant family: asteliaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 6 IN - 8 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
- Flowers: cream blooms in spring
- Uses: year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Astelia alpina
- USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained
Gardening facts about Astelia alpina plant
How to Grow Astelia alpina
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- acidic
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- cream
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- grassy
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
8a-10b
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 18"-24"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 18"-24"
Width: 18"-36"
- sun - dappled shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 3'-5'
Width: 3"-3'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - low
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 2'-4'
Width: 3'-5'
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Westland Mountain Astelia
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 12"-24"
Width: 18"-36"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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