Phormium 'Tom Thumb' |
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Tom Thumb Dwarf Flax |
Description
'Tom Thumb' is a dwarf variety of flax, reaching 1'-2' tall. Evergreen leaves are long, narrow, and arching, reddish bronze margins and dark green mid-ribs. Flowers rarely bloom. It prefers full sun to light shade, with low to moderate watering. More delicate looking than other flaxes.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Bronze, Green, Red, Variegated
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Medium
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Japanese, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Tropical
Accenting Features
Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Parking Strip, Patio, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Filler, Mass Planting
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.