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Phormium 'Rainbow Chief'
Also Known As
- Rainbow Chief New Zealand Flax
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 3'
- W: 2'
planting zones
- 8a-9b
Phormium 'Rainbow Chief' plant details
Phormium 'Rainbow Chief' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with burgundy and purple foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Phormium 'Rainbow Chief'
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: asphodelaceae
- Foliage: evergreen burgundy and purple
- Mature size: 2 FT wide, 3 FT tall
- Uses: container plant, tropical-looking, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Phormium 'Rainbow Chief'
- USDA Zones: 8a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - occasional
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Gossler Farms
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How to Grow Phormium 'Rainbow Chief'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- burgundy
- purple
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 3'-4'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 4'-6'
- sun
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Plant Type
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Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 3'-4'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - low
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Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 2'-4'
Width: 2'-4'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - low
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Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 5'-8'
Width: 4'-6'
- sun - shade
- even moisture - low
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