Phormium 'Yellow Wave'

Also Known As

New Zealand Flax

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

8a-10b

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Phormium 'Yellow Wave' plant details

Phormium 'Yellow Wave' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with gold, green and variegated foliage. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - low water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phormium 'Yellow Wave'

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: asphodelaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Uses: container plant, rock garden, showy, spiky, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phormium 'Yellow Wave'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Phormium have cornered the market on structure and drama which is likely why they’re so popular. 'Yellow Wave' is a bright and beautiful cultivar with arching, green and gold striped leaves. New Zealand Flax usually sail through our coastal BC winters but benefit from a mulch of leaves at their base and having their foliage tied up to help it resist heavy snowfalls. In colder climates, grow in pots and bring indoors to a frost-free environment.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

A vigorous cultivar with broad, arching leaves to 3' long and brilliantly colored yellow and green foliage. Another strong selection that forms dense clumps.

By: Native Sons

Arching 2-inch wide blades that have a central yellow band that is brighter when first emerging and fades to yellow-green by fall. Can tolerate fairly dry conditions (Coastal) but looks best with occasional to regular irrigation. Full sun to partial shade.