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(Astelia nervosa)
Mountain Astelia (Astelia nervosa)
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Photo by: John Barkla | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: John Barkla | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2020-07-09T16:09:24-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Astelia nervosa, commonly known as Mountain Astelia, is an evergreen perennial herb native to the forest understoreys, subalpine scrub, and tussock grasslands of New Zealand. It typically grows to a height of 2-4 feet (0.6-1.2 meters) and a width of 3-4 feet (0.9-1.2 meters). This plant forms clumps of long, narrow, silver-green leaves that arch gracefully and can add a striking texture to garden compositions. The inconspicuous greenish-white flowers may not be particularly showy, but they give way to orange fruits that can provide a visual interest in the landscape.
Mountain Astelia is valued for its architectural foliage and its ability to provide year-round interest in gardens. It is often used in shaded garden beds, as an underplanting for larger trees, or in containers. It prefers a sheltered position with dappled light, although it can tolerate full sun in cooler climates. The plant requires well-drained soil and consistent moisture, but once established, it is relatively low maintenance. It is not known for serious pest or disease problems, but root rot can occur in poorly drained soils. While it is not invasive, care should be taken to provide sufficient space for its mature size to avoid overcrowding.CC BY-SA 4.0
Mountain Astelia is valued for its architectural foliage and its ability to provide year-round interest in gardens. It is often used in shaded garden beds, as an underplanting for larger trees, or in containers. It prefers a sheltered position with dappled light, although it can tolerate full sun in cooler climates. The plant requires well-drained soil and consistent moisture, but once established, it is relatively low maintenance. It is not known for serious pest or disease problems, but root rot can occur in poorly drained soils. While it is not invasive, care should be taken to provide sufficient space for its mature size to avoid overcrowding.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 2-4 feet
- Width: 3-4 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: N/A
- Flowering Season: Summer
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Slow, Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Bird Garden, Border Plant, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Groundcover, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant, Rock Garden, Salt Tolerant
Natural Habitat
Native to the forest understoreys, subalpine scrub, and tussock grasslands of New Zealand
Other Names
Common Names:
Scientific Names: , Astelia nervosa, Astelia cockaynei, Astelia bivittata, Astelia montana, Astelia nervosa var. montana, Funckia nervosa,
GBIF Accepted Name: Astelia nervosa Banks & Sol. ex Hook.f.