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Phormium tenax 'Variegatum'

Also Known As

  • Phormium tenax 'Variegata'
  • Variegata New Zealand Flax

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 8'-10'
  • W: 6'-8'

planting zones

  • 9a-10b

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Phormium tenax 'Variegatum' plant details

Phormium tenax 'Variegatum' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with variegated foliage. In summer orange flowers emerge. Features grassy texture.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phormium tenax 'Variegatum'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asphodelaceae
Foliage: evergreen variegated
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phormium tenax 'Variegatum'

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A monster of a phormium, this cultivar quickly reaches 8-10' with an almost equal spread. The wide blades of foliage can be up to 3" across and are strongly variegated in cream and green. Orange-red flowers appear in tall panicles in summer. Not for small gardens! Hardy to 20 °F.

Gardening facts about Phormium tenax 'Variegatum' plant

How to Grow Phormium tenax 'Variegatum'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun

Features

  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
  • Flower Color

    • orange
  • Texture

    • grassy
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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