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Phormium 'Apricot Queen'

Also Known As

  • Apricot Queen New Zealand Flax

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 3'-5'
  • W: 3'-5'

planting zones

  • 8a-11

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Phormium 'Apricot Queen' plant details

Phormium 'Apricot Queen' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with apricot, green, variegated and white foliage. In summer flowers emerge. 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.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phormium 'Apricot Queen'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asphodelaceae
Foliage: evergreen apricot, green, variegated and white
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Uses: container plant, rock garden, spiky, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phormium 'Apricot Queen'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The pastel-yellow sword-shaped leaves of this compact 3 footer are tinted with apricot and edged with green and bronze during the winter making a regular rainbow of an accent for container or border. S/M-D/GDr
Zn 8. Yellow and green floiage with apricot blush.
Blades are 2-3" wide slightly arching and twisted in light yellow with green margins. In cooler weather the “apricot” really comes out!

Gardening facts about Phormium 'Apricot Queen' plant

How to Grow Phormium 'Apricot Queen'

  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - low
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • seaside / salt tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • apricot
    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Texture

    • grassy
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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