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Astelia banksii [compact form]
Also Known As
- Shore Astelia
- Silver Sword
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 18"-24"
- W: 18"-36"
planting zones
- 8b-11
Astelia banksii [compact form] plant details
Astelia banksii [compact form] is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In spring chartreuse and cream flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in acidic, average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Astelia banksii [compact form]
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: asteliaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 18 IN - 36 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
- Flowers: chartreuse and cream blooms in spring
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Astelia banksii [compact form]
- USDA Zones: 8b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: acidic, average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Avant Gardens
By: Cistus Nursery
Garden photo gallery of Astelia banksii [compact form]
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Gardening facts about Astelia banksii [compact form] plant
How to Grow Astelia banksii [compact form]
Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- acidic
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- seaside / salt tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- cream
- chartreuse
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- grassy
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Astelia for your garden
aka 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
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 2'-4'
Width: 3'-5'
- sun - dappled shade
- even moisture - occasional
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
8a-10b
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 18"-24"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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
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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