About This Product
Botanical Name: Astelia banksii
Common Name: Shore Astelia, Silver Sword
An evergreen perennial with slender, arching, strappy leaf blades of silver-green. Female plants display greenish flower clusters that are followed by purple-black fruit. Preferes acidic, humus soil.
USDA Zone: Zones 8 - 11
Sunset Zone: Zones 5, 6, 14 - 17, 19 - 24
Mature Height: 3 - 4 feet
Mature Width: 3 - 4 feet
Light Needs: Full Sun, Filtered Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade, Shade
Water Needs: Moderate