Astelia fragrans
(kakaha, bush lily)
Details:
| Foliage Colour: | Green |
| Height: | 100 cm |
| Width: | 100 cm |
| Growth per Annum: | Medium |
| Climate: | Hardy |
| Sun: | Part Shade, Full Shade |
| Soil: | Moist |
| Category: | Flax |
| Features: | Native. Attractive to birds, lizards and insects. Flower colour: White. Suitable restoration species. |
One of the most common species of Astelia growing throughout New Zealand. It has attractive broad green flax-like leaves, stiffly arched and the ribs are often reddish. It has scented flowers in Spring. When the berries mature, they turn orange. Best in sheltered semi-shade.
Habitat: Found throughout the country on the forest floor amongst native bush.
Flowering: October - November
Fruiting: December - May [Fruit: Orange]
Prices
| Each | 20 or more | 50 or more | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2l Pot | $8.50 | $8.00 | $7.50 |
