Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteliaceae

Genus:

Astelia

Species:

Astelia argyrocoma

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan, feb, mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov, dec

Bloom Colors:

Red, Green, Brown

Native Range

United States: Hawaii

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to forest understories, prefers organic matter