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(Astelia grandis)
Swamp Astelia (Astelia grandis)
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Photo by: Peter de Lange | License Type: Public Domain | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/ | Rights Holder: Peter de Lange | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2016-12-17T09:45:09-08:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Astelia grandis, commonly known as Swamp Astelia, is an evergreen perennial herb native to the wetlands and damp open forest areas of New Zealand. It typically grows to a height and width of approximately 5 feet (1.5 meters), forming dense clumps with long, arching, silvery-green leaves that can add a unique texture to garden settings. The plant produces small, inconspicuous pink and yellow flowers in the fall, which are often hidden among the foliage and are followed by orange or red berries that are attractive to birds.
Swamp Astelia is valued for its striking foliage and its ability to thrive in wet conditions, making it suitable for bog gardens, water features, and as an accent plant in moist, shaded areas. It is also used in traditional Maori medicine. In cultivation, it prefers full sun to part shade and requires consistent moisture, but it is adaptable to a range of soil types with varying drainage. While generally low-maintenance, it can be sensitive to drought and may require protection from harsh frosts in colder climates.CC BY-SA 4.0
Swamp Astelia is valued for its striking foliage and its ability to thrive in wet conditions, making it suitable for bog gardens, water features, and as an accent plant in moist, shaded areas. It is also used in traditional Maori medicine. In cultivation, it prefers full sun to part shade and requires consistent moisture, but it is adaptable to a range of soil types with varying drainage. While generally low-maintenance, it can be sensitive to drought and may require protection from harsh frosts in colder climates.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 4.5-6 feet
- Width: 3-4.5 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Pink, Yellow
- Flowering Season: Fall
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Part Shade, Full Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Slow, Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Bird Garden, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
Wetlands and damp open forest areas in New Zealand
Other Names
Common Names:
Scientific Names: , Astelia grandis, Funckia grandis,
GBIF Accepted Name: Astelia grandis Hook.f. ex Kirk