Phormium 'Maori Sunrise'

Also Known As

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

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 2'-4'

planting zones

8a-11

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Phormium 'Maori Sunrise' plant details

Phormium 'Maori Sunrise' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with apricot, green, pink 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. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phormium 'Maori Sunrise'

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: asphodelaceae
Foliage: evergreen apricot, green, pink and variegated
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Uses: showy, spiky

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phormium 'Maori Sunrise'

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Fabulous colors of peach, pink and green on this compact grower. Very colorful and perfect structure for containers.

By: Briggs Plant Propagators

Handsome, semi-dwarf yet vigorous flax with olive-green leaves streaked peach and coral giving any border or container a cheery appearance. To 2.5-4' tall, this is one of the tougher forms, enduring cold into the teens °F, mid USDA Zone 8, with less damage than might be experienced by other cultivars. Sun to part shade with summer water to establish.