Evergreen Shrub
"A variegated form of the Mountain Flax with leaves striped in cream and edges of bright red. To 3' tall and forming an arching clump as wide. Full sun in rich soil with regular water during the dry months. Only Phormiums that are well irrigated through the dry summer months will regrow after a large freeze. Tolerant of clay if irrigated. Apply fertilizer regularly in containers." —Courtesy Xera Plants
Zone:
8, 9, 10
Exposure:
Full Sun, Part Sun, Afternoon Sun, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun
Water Needs:
Regular / Even
Size: 30 - 48 tall x 36 - 72 wide
Shape / Form:
Strappy,
Arching
Foliage Texture:
Coarse
Foliage Quality:
Coarse
Features: Attractive Foliage, Low Maintenance, Winter Interest, Year-round Interest
Foliage Color:
Variegated,
Yellow
Leaf Shape:
Strappy
Landscape Uses:
Beds and Borders, Container, Drama / Focal Point, Mixed Border, Specimen, Structure / Foundation
Special Situations:
Courtyard / Urban Garden, Wet Soil Tolerant
Season of Interest:
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Year-round Interest
Position / Role:
mid-plane filler
Plant Behavior:
Clumping, Tender
Collections:
eGardenGo Favorite
Maintenance Level:
low
Focus:
Building Block,
Mixed Border
Exposure:
Afternoon Sun,
Full Sun
Zone:
8,
9