Botanical Name: Phormium tenax 'Apricot Queen’
Common Name: Hybrid New Zealand Flax Type of Plant: monocot: perennial Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape clumping habit – upright and slightly arching sword-like leaves; varieties may arch or sprawl more than the species – varieties have stripes in yellow and/or pink on leaves Height 2-3' Spread 2/3 - equal Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoor full/partial sun; varieties like some shade 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, yellow or pink striped on stiff to soft leaves Flowers reddish/brown, 1-2' raceme above foliage Fruit capsule, 1" long Propagation: division of clump Usage: dramatic accent for form and foliage color tropical/ subtropical landscapes; varieties are good in small areas and in mass plantings 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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