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Love the phoruim what is it called thanks.

4 years ago

Jd77

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Amanda Broughton Garden Design
4 years ago
Hi James. It’s actually an Astelia chathamica. It’s one of the few silver plants that will tolerate some shade and likes moist soil.
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