Botanical Name: Phormium tenax 'Bronze'
Common Name: New Zealand flax Type of Plant: monocot: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape clumping habit – upright and slightly arching broad, sword-like bronzy purple leaves; becomes large and spreading with age Height 5-6' Spread 2/3 - equal Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoor full/partial sun Soil prefers moist loam – tolerates most Hardiness some frost – does well in hot areas Morphology: Leaves stiff, sword-like, 4-10' long, 3-5" wide, bronze color, somewhat keeled in cross-section Flowers reddish/brown, 1-2' raceme above foliage; plant must be well established before it will bloom Fruit capsule, 1" long Propagation: seed, division of clum p Usage: dramatic accent for form and foliage color; used in tropical or subtropical landscapes Landscape Care: Watering regular preferred - tolerates occasional watering Fertilizing as needed Pruning remove dead leaves/flower stalks, thin out or divide Pests/Diseases relatively free – may develop tip burn in hot, dry areas Special Conditions/Other dwarf varieties available Origin: New Zealand Family: Agavaceae Notes: |
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