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    Phormium 'Tiny Tiger'

    Also Known As

    • Phormium tenax 'Aurea Nana'

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 12"-18"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 8a-10b

    Phormium 'Tiny Tiger' plant details

    Phormium 'Tiny Tiger' is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen perennial with variegated foliage. In spring and summer red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Phormium 'Tiny Tiger'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asphodelaceae
    Foliage: evergreen variegated
    Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in spring and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Phormium 'Tiny Tiger'

    USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Cutest, smallest New Zealand Flax we know of! A mini at only 12 inches tall with gray-green leaves with creamy margins. Purrs in the rock garden…and even looks at home with dwarf conifers! Also nice in the border or in pots. Sun/Light shade. Low-moderate water. Hardy to 15-20 degrees. 

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Gardening facts about Phormium 'Tiny Tiger' plant

    How to Grow Phormium 'Tiny Tiger'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable

    • Special Situation

      • seaside / salt tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Zones

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