Phormium tenax [big form]

Also Known As

New Zealand Flax Big Form

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 10"-15'
W: 10'-15'

planting zones

8b-10b

Phormium tenax [big form] plant details

Phormium tenax [big form] is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green and red foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phormium tenax [big form]

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asphodelaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and red
Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 10 IN - 15 FT - tall
Uses: showy, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phormium tenax [big form]

USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: seaside / salt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Though they have not been given a very exciting name, these seedlings are, in fact, very big! From a gigantic plant in our friend Stephen Ryan's garden near Melbourne, Australia, they grow to 12' or more with 4" wide leaves of deep glossy green. The red tinted are held well above. Definitely a bold statement for the garden in sun to part shade with extra summer water for more rapid growth. A wonderful coastal plant that needs protection inland where temperatures fall to 15 °F, mid USDA zone 8. Can recover from low zone 8 temperatures if well mulched, but not quickly. Xanthorrhoeaceae