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Silver Leaf Astelia

Astelia Chathamica

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Overview

Astelia chathamica, known as Silver Leaf Astelia, is a striking New Zealand native with elegant, silvery foliage that arches gracefully, reaching a height/width of 4-5 feet. This clump-forming perennial thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Ideal for adding texture and a metallic sheen to landscapes, it's hardy, drought-resistant once established, and suits modern or coastal garden designs. Zone 7-9 hardiness.

Sun HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 9–10Type Perennial, ShrubClimate Mediterranean, Subtropical
Silver Leaf Astelia (Astelia Chathamica) — is a striking New Zealand native with elegant
Silver Leaf Astelia (Astelia Chathamica) — Its long, arching, silver-green leaves are sword-like, providing a metallic sheen to the landscapeSilver Leaf Astelia (Astelia Chathamica) — silvery foliage that arches gracefullySilver Leaf Astelia (Astelia Chathamica) — thriving in USDA zones 7 to 9Silver Leaf Astelia (Astelia Chathamica) — The robust foliage captures morning dew and reflects lightSilver Leaf Astelia (Astelia Chathamica) — This clump-forming perennial thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soilSilver Leaf Astelia (Astelia Chathamica) — Ideal for adding texture and a metallic sheen to landscapes+28

Culture

Sun
Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial, Shrub
Family
Liliaceae
Climate
Mediterranean, Subtropical

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Silver Leaf Astelia (Astelia Chathamica) — is a striking New Zealand native with elegant
Silver Leaf Astelia (Astelia Chathamica) — Its long, arching, silver-green leaves are sword-like, providing a metallic sheen to the landscape
Silver Leaf Astelia (Astelia Chathamica) — silvery foliage that arches gracefully
Silver Leaf Astelia (Astelia Chathamica) — thriving in USDA zones 7 to 9
Silver Leaf Astelia (Astelia Chathamica) — The robust foliage captures morning dew and reflects light
Silver Leaf Astelia (Astelia Chathamica) — This clump-forming perennial thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil
Silver Leaf Astelia (Astelia Chathamica) — Ideal for adding texture and a metallic sheen to landscapes
Silver Leaf Astelia (Astelia Chathamica) — drought-resistant once established
Silver Leaf Astelia (Astelia Chathamica) — is a standout perennial plant native to the Chatham Islands off New Zealand
Silver Leaf Astelia (Astelia Chathamica) — this architecturally elegant plant can reach a mature height of 3 to 5 feet and an equal spread
Silver Leaf Astelia (Astelia Chathamica) — reaching a height/width of 4-5 feet
Silver Leaf Astelia (Astelia Chathamica) — making it an excellent choice for seaside landscapes
Silver Leaf Astelia (Astelia Chathamica) — and suits modern or coastal garden designs
Silver Leaf Astelia (Astelia Chathamica) — It is suited for well-draining soil and is tolerant of coastal conditions
Silver Leaf Astelia (Astelia Chathamica) — With a striking rosette form
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