Phormium 'Maori Chief'
Also Known As
- Maori Chief New Zealand Flax
Plant type
perennial, grass / grass like
size
- H: 6'-8'
- W: 6'-8'
planting zones
- 8b-11
Phormium 'Maori Chief' plant details
Phormium 'Maori Chief' is an evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with variegated foliage. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Phormium 'Maori Chief'
- Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
- Plant family: asphodelaceae
- Foliage: evergreen variegated
- Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
- Uses: showy, spiky
GROWING CONDITIONS for Phormium 'Maori Chief'
- USDA Zones: 8b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Gossler Farms
Gardening facts about Phormium 'Maori Chief' plant
How to Grow Phormium 'Maori Chief'
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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