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    Phormium 'Surfer'

    Also Known As

    • Surfer New Zealand Flax

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 3'-4'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 8a-10b

    Phormium 'Surfer' plant details

    Phormium 'Surfer' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Phormium 'Surfer'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asphodelaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Uses: container plant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Phormium 'Surfer'

    USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The bicolor leaves of this impressive 3-4 footer twist like a wave to show off their dark red-brown margins and mid-ribs; will produce tall stalks of red flowers in warm places. Sun/Med/GdDrain

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Phormium 'Surfer' plant

    How to Grow Phormium 'Surfer'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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    Zones

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    • even moisture - low
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    Zones

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    Size

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    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - low
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - low
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