Flax, New Zealand

Phormium tenax

Basics

Plant Type :Interior Plant, Perennial
Hardiness Range : Minimum :8
Maximum :11
Zone : 8,9,10,11

Height Range : Minimum :30.48
Maximum :45.72

Spread Range : Minimum :60.96
Maximum :76.2

Growth Range :Fast growth rate

Shape : Upright or erect

Exposure (light) : Full/partial sun

Wetness Tolerance : Moist
Persistnece : Evergreen
Leaf Color : Pink, Purple

Fall Color : Copper, Red, Attractive fall colors

Bloom

Color : Red
Time : Early summer, Mid summer, Late summer

Fruit Color : Black
Attribute : Suitable for cut flowers

Care & Uses

Salt Tolerance :Medium salt tolerance
Environment :Drought tolerant, Tolerates wetness
Soil Condition :Acidic, Clay, Loamy, Neutral, Sandy, Slightly alkaline, Well drained