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Phormium, New Zealand Flax 'Veitchianum'

Phormiumtenax

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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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Species
tenax (TEN-aks)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 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)
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Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
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Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Yellow
Orange/Apricot
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Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting

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