Phormium cookianum 'Tricolor' |
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Mountain Flax |
Description
Standing 4' tall and 6' wide, this variety of Phormium has a wide leaf that has bright green mid-rib surrounded by yellow and red margins. It tolerates full sun in coastal areas but needs afternoon shade in warm inland areas. It is unique from other Phormiums in that it tolerates wet soil.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Yellow Green, Red, Variegated
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Low, Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Tropical
Accenting Features
Specimen, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Patio, Park, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.