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    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

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    Astelia nivicola 'Red Gem'

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 18"-24"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Astelia nivicola 'Red Gem' foliage by Karl Gercens III
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    Astelia banksii [compact form]

    aka Shore Astelia, Silver Sword

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 18"-36"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Astelia banksii [compact form] flower by Joshua McCullough
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    Astelia chathamica

    aka Astelia chathamica 'Silver Spear', Astelia nervosa v. chathamica, Mountain Astelia, Silver Spear

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-5'

    Width: 3"-3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - low
    Photo of Astelia chathamica foliage, form by plant lust
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    Astelia banksii

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 3'-5'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Astelia banksii flower by Danger Garden
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    Astelia nervosa 'Westland'

    aka Westland Mountain Astelia

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 18"-36"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Astelia nervosa 'Westland' foliage, fruit by Danger Garden
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