Astelia x Nervosa Silver Shadow - 19cm

This Astelia is a superb architectural plant that adds drama and definition to a border. A large, vigorous, clump-forming, evergreen perennial, it has pointed, spear-shaped leaves that look as though they have been dusted with silver. In mid- to late spring long stalks of pale yellowish green flowers may be produced from female plants, followed by orange berries in the summer. It looks particularly good among grasses, purple-leaved plants, or other plants with silver foliage. In cold winters in exposed areas, it may need some protection as it is not fully hardy.