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    Also Known As

    • Wings of Gold Dwarf Variegated Flax
    • Wings of Gold New Zealand Flax

    Plant type

    perennial, grass / grass like

    size

    • H: 3'-4'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Phormium 'Wings of Gold' plant details

    Phormium 'Wings of Gold' is an evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with gold, green, red and variegated foliage. In summer red and yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture - low water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Phormium 'Wings of Gold'

    Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
    Plant family: asphodelaceae
    Foliage: evergreen gold, green, red and variegated
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: red and yellow blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Phormium 'Wings of Gold'

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - low
    Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Shorter growing phormium with golden and green variegated foliage.

    By: Gossler Farms

    A diminutive form that looks like the kid sister of 'Variegata'. Virtually identical foliage (though often with a thin red margin) but growing no more than 2' tall. A nice container subject in full sun. Hardy to 20 °F.

    By: Native Sons

    Yellow centered foliage, striped and edged with green. 2-3' in containers, larger if planted in the ground.

    By: Avant Gardens

    Olive-green foliage that has a cream-yellow margin that is faintly red edged. Hardy to 15-20 °F

    By: Briggs Plant Propagators

    Yellow margins.

    By: Thompson's Nursery

    Gardening facts about Phormium 'Wings of Gold' plant

    How to Grow Phormium 'Wings of Gold'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - low

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • seaside / salt tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • red
      • gold
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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