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Phormium, New Zealand Flax 'Ed Carman'

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

Height

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Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Sun Exposure

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Danger

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

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)

Hardiness

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

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Seed Collecting

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Fruit Shape

Unknown - Tell us

Fruit Size

Unknown - Tell us

Fruit Colors

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Growing Habit

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Good Fall Color

Provides Winter Interest

Days to Maturity

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Type

By dividing the rootball

Usage

Disease Resistance

Leaf Type

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

Perennials

Where to Grow

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Propagation Methods

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

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Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

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San Leandro, CA (Zone 9b) | November 2007 | neutral

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