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Phormium, New Zealand Flax 'Rainbow Warrior'

Phormium

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Family

Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Phormium (FOR-mee-um)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Provides Winter Interest

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

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Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

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Mary94949

Novato, CA | August 2014 | positive

This is a drought tolerant, well behaved plant that stayed true to its color over 5 years. It likely will grow to 5 feet over time. It w...Read More

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