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| Family | Liliaceae. |
| Genus & Species | Astelia fragrans |
| AKA | Astelia nervosa var. sylvestris. |
| Common Names | Bush flax. Bush lily. Bush astelia. |
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| Size/Shape | Clump forming. 3-4 ft. |
| Leaves | Long, arching, sword-like leaves. Green with ribs that are often reddish. |
| Flowers | Large greenish panicles of flowers followed by ornamental orange berries on the female plants. |
| Blooming Season | Spring. February. |
| Fragrance | Fragrant flowers. Scented flowers. Strongly honey-scented flowers. |
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| Propagation | Can rot off from the crown easily if planted too deeply. Mature Astelias can be dug up and split during winter like any perennial but be careful to plant back as soon as possible. Can grow as an epiphyte. |
| Soil | Prefers good drainage. |
| Water | Moist. Keep moist. Streamsides. Drought tolerant once established. Particularly tolerant of dry shade. Moist areas. |
| Light | Woodlands. Forest floors. Sun or shade. Particularly tolerant of dry shade. Shady areas. |
| Climate | New Zealand. |
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Chilterns seeds. |
| http://tinyurl.com/2ndr8y | |
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