Astelia alpina var. alpina
Astelia alpina var. alpina
- Native to:
- Australia
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteliaceae
- Genus:
- Astelia
- Species:
- Astelia alpina var. alpina
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jan,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- cream, green
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 21–90 days
- Notes:
- Germination can be slow and erratic. Seeds require light for germination and cool temperatures around 15-18°C.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch