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Phormium, Mountain Flax, Wharariki 'Tricolor'

Phormiumcookianum

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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
cookianum (KOOK-ee-eye)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color
Smooth
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing

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Hardiness

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Danger

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Bloom Color
Green
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
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Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Perennials
Water Requirements

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Fresno, California

Pasadena, California

San Leandro, California

Sonoma, California

Venice, California

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