Argyroxiphium Species, Ahinahina, Haleakala Silversword
Argyroxiphiumsandwicense subsp. macrocephalum

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Argyroxiphium (ar-gy-roh-ZIF-ee-um)
Species: sandwicense subsp. macrocephalum

Synonym:Argyroxiphium sandwicense var. macrocephalum

Category

Perennials
Shrubs

Water Requirements

Unknown

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Succulent

Foliage Color

Bronze

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Pink
Medium Purple

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

Unknown

Patent Information

Unknown

Propagation Methods

From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

Seed Collecting

Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed