Botanical Name: Phormium tenax 'Aurea Nana'
Common Name: Dwarf variegated flax Type of Plant: monocot: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape dense clumping plant with stiff, swordlike leaves, very compact; looks rigid and awkward compared to other more graceful hybrids Height to 18" Spread to 2' Growth Rate slow Environment: Exposure outdoor full sun or partial shade Soil tolerates most any soil Hardiness hardy (zones 7-9, 14-24) Morphology: Leaves stiff, swordlike leaves to 15" long, 2" across, medium green with creamy white edges Flowers small raceme of yellow-orange flowers held above foliage; rare in this variety Fruit small capsule, cylindrical to 1" long Propagation: division Usage: small accent for foliage color and form – very valuable for small gardens, rock gardens, subtropical 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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