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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

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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

Is a variegated New Zealand flax with broad yellow margins and deep green centers to the plant. Seems to be fairly short.

Gardening facts about Phormium 'Waitara Gold' plant

How to Grow Phormium 'Waitara Gold'

  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Color

    • gold
    • green
  • Texture

    • grassy
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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