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Silver Ground Cover Plant

Large Astelia chathamica in a garden with silver flax-like leaves.

Astelia chathamica (Chatham Island Astelia)

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Astelia chathamica, commonly known as the Chatham Island Astelia or Kakaha, produces broad, erect, silver-green leaves. The leaves are held with a gentle arch as they grow to 1.5 m tall and the same width. Astelia chathamica is an ideal plant for coastal gardens, suitable for mass planting either on a bank or as a ground cover, or for adding texture and interest to a mixed planting. It will provide a striking display, whether grown individually or in clusters, and is both robust and easy to grow.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Flaxes
Height: 1.50 m
Spread: 1.50 m
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Living areas, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Riparian
Silver leaves and pink flowers on a Stachys byzantina plants in a garden.

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Stachys byzantina, commonly known as Lambs Ear, is a low-growing, evergreen perennial valued for its soft, silvery foliage that resembles lambs’ ears. It forms dense mats around 30 cm tall, making it ideal as a ground cover or edging plant. In summer, it produces short spikes of pale purple flowers. Lambs Ear thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, and is drought-tolerant once established. Its texture and colour provide year-round interest in New Zealand gardens.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Perennials
Height: 50 cm
Spread: 50 cm
Flowering time: Spring, Summer
Tolerances: Coastal
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
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Astelia chathamica (Chatham Island Astelia)

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