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Phormium 'Alison Blackman'
Also Known As
- Phormium 'Allison Blackman'
- Phormium 'Golden Alison'
- New Zealand Flax
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 4'-5'
- W: 4'-5'
planting zones
- 8b-11
Phormium 'Alison Blackman' plant details
Phormium 'Alison Blackman' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with bronze, green and variegated foliage. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Phormium 'Alison Blackman'
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: asphodelaceae
- Foliage: evergreen bronze, green and variegated
- Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
- Uses: container plant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Phormium 'Alison Blackman'
- USDA Zones: 8b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Gossler Farms
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How to Grow Phormium 'Alison Blackman'
Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - occasional
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- bronze
- green
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
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Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 3'-4'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - regular
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 3'-4'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - low
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 2'-4'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - low
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 5'-8'
Width: 4'-6'
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