Astelia nervosa Banks & Sol. ex Hook.F.

A clump forming plant. It grows 0.9-2 m high and spreads 1.5 m wide. The leaves are long and grass like. They can be reddish, silver or green. The leaves are 0.6-2 m long. The fruit are berries which sit in little cups.

It is best in moist, swampy soils. It needs a sheltered partly shaded position. It suits hardiness zones 8-10.

Plants can be grown by division or seed.