Phormium 'Waitara Gold'
Also Known As
- Phormium 'Watera Gold'
- Waitara Gold New Zealand Flax
Plant type
shrub, grass / grass like
size
- H: 2'-3'
- W: 2'-3'
planting zones
- 8b-10b
Phormium 'Waitara Gold' plant details
Phormium 'Waitara Gold' is an evergreen grass (or grassy in appearance) or shrub with gold and green foliage. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Phormium 'Waitara Gold'
- Plant type: grass (or grassy in appearance) or shrub
- Plant family: asphodelaceae
- Foliage: evergreen gold and green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Uses: container plant, tropical-looking, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Phormium 'Waitara Gold'
- USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Gossler Farms
Gardening facts about Phormium 'Waitara Gold' plant
How to Grow Phormium 'Waitara Gold'
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- gold
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- grassy
Landscape groups by tags
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