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(Astelia fragrans)
Bush Lily (Astelia fragrans)
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Penelope Noel Gillette
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Photo by: Penelope Noel Gillette | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Penelope Noel Gillette | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2017-08-25T14:51:37-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Climate Requirements for Papillion, Nebraska
| This Plant | Your Site | Plant Suitability for Your Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Precipitation | 23" - 201" | 30" | Your precipitation may be insufficient for this plant. Irrigate N" / year. | Irrigate N" / year |
| • High Temp. | 56°F - 90°F | 87°F | Your summer temperatures are normal for this plant. | Excellent |
| • Low Temp. | 20°F - 70°F | 12°F | Your winter temperatures may be too cold for this plant | Too cold |
This plant should grow well at your location with about N inches per year (Y minutes per month) of irrigation.
Summary
Astelia fragrans, commonly known as Bush Lily, is an evergreen perennial herb native to the open forests and scrublands of New Zealand. It typically grows to a height of 1-3 feet (0.3-0.9 meters) and a width of 2-5 feet (0.6-1.5 meters). The plant features long, arching, silver-green leaves that give it a distinctive tufted appearance. Although not known for showy flowers, Astelia fragrans produces subtle, star-shaped, greenish-white blooms in spring, which are often hidden among the leaves. The yellow-orange fruit that appears in summer is attractive to birds and adds to the plant’s ornamental value.
Bush Lily is valued for its textural foliage and architectural form, making it a striking addition to shaded garden areas, borders, and as an underplanting in woodland gardens. It is relatively low maintenance, requiring only occasional watering once established, and is tolerant of a range of soil types, provided they are well-draining. Astelia fragrans prefers partial shade to full sun and benefits from protection from harsh afternoon sun in hotter climates. While generally disease-resistant, it can be susceptible to root rot in poorly drained soils. This plant is not known to be invasive and is considered safe for cultivation outside its native range.CC BY-SA 4.0
Bush Lily is valued for its textural foliage and architectural form, making it a striking addition to shaded garden areas, borders, and as an underplanting in woodland gardens. It is relatively low maintenance, requiring only occasional watering once established, and is tolerant of a range of soil types, provided they are well-draining. Astelia fragrans prefers partial shade to full sun and benefits from protection from harsh afternoon sun in hotter climates. While generally disease-resistant, it can be susceptible to root rot in poorly drained soils. This plant is not known to be invasive and is considered safe for cultivation outside its native range.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 1-3 feet
- Width: 2-5 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: N/A
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Fragrant, Groundcover, Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
Native to the open forests and scrublands of New Zealand
Other Names
Common Names: Bush Flax, Kakaha
Scientific Names: Astelia fragrans, Astelia nervosa var. sylvestris, Funckia fragrans
GBIF Accepted Name: Astelia fragrans Colenso