Evergreen Grass / Grass-Like, Perennial, Shrub
The strappy evergreen foliage of the mountain astelia (Astelia nervosa 'Westland') provides handsome all-season structure in mixed garden beds. Can be damaged (or lost!) to harsh winter weather when grown in areas that are on the low end of its hardiness range.
Zone:
8, 9, 10
Exposure:
Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade
Water Needs:
Average, Regular / Even
Size: 18 - 24 tall x 18 - 24 wide
Shape / Form:
Strappy
Foliage Texture:
Medium, Coarse
Features: Attractive Foliage, Dwarf / Compact Plant, Low Maintenance, Winter Interest, Year-round Interest
Foliage Color:
Bronze / Copper, Brown / Chocolate, Silver / Gray
Leaf Shape:
Strappy
Landscape Uses:
Container, Mixed Border, Small Gardens, Structure / Foundation
Special Situations:
Courtyard / Urban Garden
Season of Interest:
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Year-round Interest, Late Winter / Early Spring, Late Spring / Early Summer, Late Summer / Early Fall, Late Fall / Early Winter, Three Seasons of Interest
Plant Behavior:
Clumping, Tender
Collections:
eGardenGo Favorite, Plants That Earn Their Keep
Maintenance Level:
low
Focus:
Curb Appeal, Mixed Border, Small Space
Exposure:
Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade, Part Shade, Part Sun
Zone:
8, 9
Focus:
Curb Appeal, Mixed Border, Privacy and Screening
Exposure:
Filtered Sun, Full Shade, Morning Sun, Open Shade, Part Shade, Part Sun
Zone:
8, 9
Focus:
Small Space
Exposure:
Filtered Sun, Open Shade, Part Shade, Part Sun
Zone:
8, 9
Focus:
Curb Appeal, Small Space, Year-round Interest
Exposure:
Filtered Sun, Full Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade, Part Shade, Part Sun
Zone:
8, 9
Focus:
Small Space, Year-round Interest
Exposure:
Filtered Sun, Full Sun, Morning Sun, Part Shade, Part Sun
Zone:
8, 9, 10
Focus:
Color Theme, Efficient Use of Space, Small Space
Exposure:
Filtered Sun, Full Shade, Morning Sun, Open Shade, Part Shade
Zone:
8, 9, 10