Photo of Phormium 'Margaret Jones' foliage by K M

Photo by K M

This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic license.

Show all photos

Phormium 'Margaret Jones'

Also Known As

  • Margaret Jones New Zealand Flax

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 3'-4'

planting zones

  • 8b-11

More Options

Phormium 'Margaret Jones' plant details

Phormium 'Margaret Jones' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with bronze and red foliage. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phormium 'Margaret Jones'

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: asphodelaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze and red
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Uses: showy, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phormium 'Margaret Jones'

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

is a bright red and purple New Zealand flax. This striking plant will grow 3'-4'.

Gardening facts about Phormium 'Margaret Jones' plant

How to Grow Phormium 'Margaret Jones'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • seaside / salt tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • red
    • bronze
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy

See other plant types of Phormium for your garden

aka New Zealand Flax

Plant Type

Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

Zones

8a-11

Size

Height: 3'-4'

Width: 3'-4'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Phormium 'Pink Panther' foliage by Karl Gercens III
View Plant

More Options

aka Phormium tenax 'Pink Stripe', ink Stripe New Zealand Flax

Plant Type

Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

Zones

8a-11

Size

Height: 4'-6'

Width: 4'-6'

  • sun
  • even moisture - low
Photo of Phormium 'Pink Stripe' foliage by Briggs Plant Propagators
View Plant

More Options

aka Phormium tenax 'Platt's Black', Platt's Black New Zealand Flax, Platt's Black New Zealand Flax

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

8a-11

Size

Height: 3'-4'

Width: 3'-4'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • even moisture - low
Photo of Phormium 'Platt's Black' foliage by Stickpen
View Plant

More Options

aka Phormium 'Rainbow Sunrise', Maori Sunrise New Zealand Flax, New Zealand Flax

Plant Type

Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

Zones

8a-11

Size

Height: 2'-4'

Width: 2'-4'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • even moisture - low
Photo of Phormium 'Maori Sunrise' foliage by Briggs Plant Propagators
View Plant

More Options

aka New Zealand Flax

Plant Type

Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

Zones

8a-11

Size

Height: 5'-8'

Width: 4'-6'

  • sun - shade
  • even moisture - low
Photo of Phormium 'Sundowner' foliage by Secret Garden Growers
View Plant

More Options

+60 more Phormium
Mailing List
Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals

© 2010—2026 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved