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This remarkable flax like native plant with brilliant silver foliage makes an excellent bold statement in any garden.
Astelia Silver Spear grows best in a sunny well drained site. Older foliage can be trimmed off to keep the plant looking fresh.
Silver Spear makes an ideal subject for a large pot on a sunny deck or patio. Mass plant for effect on banks or garden beds or use as a dramatic specimen amongst green or purple foliage.
Astelia chathamica Silver Spear is endemic to the Chatham Islands. It was once a common site along the islands coast but grazing and erosion have made it a rarity in its natural environment.