Astelia consists of evergreen perennials that grow in clumps and have rhizomatous roots. They feature arching, linear leaves with a keeled shape and a silvery hue. The plants produce panicles of small flowers that are either pale greenish or brown, and female specimens will bear orange or red berries afterward.

Astelia

Astelia 'Bronze Spear'

Astelia 'Chatham Rise'

Astelia 'Lodestone'

Astelia 'Luzulliea Johnsen'

Astelia 'Red Devil' is an evergreen perennial that develops into a clump, reaching dimensions of approximately 75cm by 75cm. Its slender, pointed leaves exhibit a green hue with reddish-bronze undertones, complemented by a silvery luster.

Astelia 'Red Devil'

Astelia 'Silver Mound'

Astelia 'Silver Shadow' PBR is a robust, clump-forming evergreen perennial characterized by its elongated, silver-hued, spear-like foliage. In mid to late spring, it produces tall flower stalks adorned with pale yellowish-green blooms, which are succeeded by orange berries on female specimens during the summer months.

Astelia 'Silver Shadow'PBR

Astelia Red Shadow ('A1')

Astelia alpina

Astelia alpina var. alpina

Astelia banksii is a perennial plant that remains green year-round, typically growing to a height of approximately 1.2 meters. It features narrow, arching leaves that resemble swords and have a silvery hue. During the summer, clusters of small green flowers can emerge, and female specimens will develop purple fruit afterward.

Astelia banksii

Astelia chathamica is a hardy evergreen perennial that reaches heights of up to 1.2 meters. It develops a substantial clump of narrow, silvery leaves resembling swords. Female specimens produce clusters of small greenish flowers, which are subsequently followed by orange berries.

Astelia chathamica

Astelia fragrans is a perennial herb that forms dense clumps, reaching heights and widths of approximately 1 meter (39 inches). The plant features elongated, strap-like leaves that are a rich green on the surface, with a shiny silver sheen underneath. The leaves arch elegantly upward and outward from the plant's base, measuring up to 1.2 meters (4 feet) in length and 8 centimeters (3.5 inches) in width. In spring, the center of the plant produces fragrant green flowers in panicles, which are followed by clusters of round orange berries, about 1 centimeter (0.5 inches) in diameter, appearing on female plants during summer. As a dioecious species, Astelia fragrans requires both male and female specimens for berry production. This plant serves as a striking architectural element, making it an effective focal point in urban and courtyard gardens.

Astelia fragrans

Astelia graminea

Astelia grandis

Astelia linearis

Astelia linearis var. novaezelandiae

Astelia nervosa

Astelia nervosa 'Alpine Ruby'

Astelia nervosa 'Bronze Giant'

Astelia nervosa 'Silver Sabre'

Astelia nervosa 'Westland' is a clump-forming, evergreen perennial that reaches heights and widths of up to 1.2 meters. Its leaves are dark green with silvery-bronze tones and have a sword-like shape that arches gracefully. In colder temperatures, these leaves may develop a reddish hue.