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    Phormium tenax var. lineatum

    Also Known As

    • New Zealand Flax

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 4'-5'
    • W: 4'-5'

    planting zones

    • 8b-10b

    Phormium tenax var. lineatum plant details

    Phormium tenax var. lineatum is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture water. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Phormium tenax var. lineatum

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asphodelaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Phormium tenax var. lineatum

    USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Extremely upright and stiff selection. To 5' perhaps in time. Full to part sun with normal garden water. Protect at 20 °F or use in a container that can be wheeled into a protected spot during an arctic event.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Phormium tenax var. lineatum plant

    How to Grow Phormium tenax var. lineatum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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