Astelia fragrans
(Kakaha, Bush Lily)

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Astelia fragrans
(Kakaha, Bush Lily)

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Details:

Type: Perennial
Growth Rate: Medium
Mature Height: 1.5 m
Mature Width: 1.5 m
Site Condition: Frost Tolerant, Loamy Soil, Waterways
Sun: Part Shade, Full Shade
Drainage: Moist
Frosts: Half Hardy
Features: Attractive to birds, insects, lizards and bees. Colorful perennial. Flower colour: White. Foliage colour: Green. Fruit colour: Orange. Native. Suitable restoration species.

Astelia fragrans, commonly known as bush lily, bush flax or kakaha, is the most common astelia species found in New Zealand. It grows from sea level to elevations of approximately 900 metres. 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 over summer, they turn orange. Lizards feed on the berries and use the foliage to hide, making any Astelia a good addition if you want to attract lizards to your garden. Best in sheltered semi-shade.

Habitat: Kakaha occupies a range of semi-shaded, moist sheltered sites. It can be found on forest floors, cliffs, rock bluffs, lakeshore scarps and stream margins, as well as in swamps.

Flowering: Spring [October - November]
Fruiting:    Summer - Autumn [December - May]

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