Buy Astelia 'Silver Shadow' PP22195

Also Known As

Astelia (chathamica x nervosa) 'Silver Shadow'
Astelia chathamica 'Silver Shadow'
Astelia x 'Silver Shaddow'
Silver Shadow Chatham Island Astelia

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

8b-11

4" | $19

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Astelia 'Silver Shadow' PP22195 plant details

Astelia 'Silver Shadow' PP22195 is an evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with blue foliage. In spring cream flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in acidic, average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Astelia 'Silver Shadow' PP22195

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: asteliaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Astelia 'Silver Shadow' PP22195

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

‘Silver Shadow’ is a hybrid of the endangered Chatham Island Astelia, A. chathamica, endemic to these sub-Antarctic islands near New Zealand and A. nervosa. It's an extremely ornamental plant with shiny, metallic silvery-green recurved leaves. (No kidding. The leaves look made of real silver!) So very close to being hardy in coastal BC but not quite. It has taken minus 10 Celsius in our unheated greenhouse but can't take cold in combination with wet. Best kept above zero and on the dry side or up against a sheltered south-facing wall under an overhang. Worth every effort. There is nothing like it for container plantings!

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Bold clumps to 3’ of arching, pointed metallic silver green leaves; evergreen in warmer climates, root hardy to about 5 degrees in colder zones. Great specimen for that great pot or in the lightly shaded garden. Needs well drained soil, regular water and frequent admiration.