Phormium 'Jester'

Also Known As

Phormium 'Emerald and Jade'
Phormium 'Emerald Pink'
Phormium 'Fiesta'
Jester Flax Lily
Jester New Zealand Flax

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 1'-3'
W: 3'

planting zones

8b-11

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Phormium 'Jester' plant details

Phormium 'Jester' is an evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with apricot, green, pink and variegated foliage. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular - low water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phormium 'Jester'

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: asphodelaceae
Foliage: evergreen apricot, green, pink and variegated
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
Uses: clumping, container plant, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phormium 'Jester'

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt
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. 'Jester' is an unmistakable cultivar with broad reddish-pink leaves edged in contrasting olive green. 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.

Has green and reddish pink variegated iris like evergreen leaves.

By: Gossler Farms

Another great foliage selection for containers: 'Jester' forms arching clumps of 2-3' warm pinkish leaves that are accented by orange central ribbing and lime green edges. Its overall height effect is about 18-24". Hardy to 15-20F. shipping qt pots.