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Silver Spear
An evergreen perennial grown for its bold, silky, silvery-green foliage which forms a large, striking clump about 4' tall. Long clusters of pale, creamy yellow flowers appear in mid and late spring and orange berries follow the blooms on female plants.
Astelia chathamica 'Silver Spear'
Leaf Characteristics
Leaf texture : Silky
Leaf length : 36-48"
Leaf width : 2-4"
Leaf shape : Arching
Leaf color : Silvery-green
Flower Characteristics
Flower notes : Flowers borne on branched clusters 20" tall.
Flower width : 3/8"
Flower color : Yellow
Plant Anatomy
Foliage growth cycle : Evergreen
Average size maturity width : 6 ft.
Average size maturity height : 4 ft.
Cultural Information
USDA Zone : 20 to 25 F ( Z9a)
Sunset zone : 6-9, 14-17, 19-24
Water requirements : Moderate
Light exposure : Partial Sun
Landscape Attributes
Attractive bark :Yes