Phormium 'Surfer'

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Description

Phormium 'Surfer' is an evergreen perennial that reaches 2'-3' tall and 1'-2' wide. Sword shaped leaves are twisted and olive green with reddish brown margins. Red flowers shoot straight up, 3'-4' tall, in spring and summer. This plant is grown more for the foliage than the flower. It prefers full to partial sun and can tolerate ocean conditions. It needs regular watering in hot inland areas. Phormium looks great in containers with colored annuals or cascading groundcovers.

 

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Plant Type

Perennial

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Red

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green, Purple, Red, Variegated

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

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.