Botanical Name: Phormium tenax 'Variegatum'
Common Name: Variegated New Zealand flax Type of Plant: monocot: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape large clumping plant with stiff, broad, sword-like leaves, and a more open habit than other cultivars; large and elegant Height to 8' Spread to 8' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoor full sun or partial shade Soil tolerates most any soil Hardiness hardy (zones 7-9, 14-24) Morphology: Leaves stiff, sword-like leaves to 8' long, 4" across, medium green with yellow edges; foliage is large and arching Flowers raceme of yellow-orange flowers held above foliage; flowers in early spring Fruit small capsule, cylindrical to 1" long Propagation: division Usage: accent for foliage color and form; excellent in large scale plantings in masses; dramatic foliage and form make this species a strong focal point in many landscapes Landscape Care: Watering takes average watering Fertilizing balanced in spring Pruning thin as required, remove dead flower stalks Pests/Diseases tip burn and salt burn Special Conditions/Other Origin: New Zealand Family: Agavaceae Notes: |
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