General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Wet
Wet Mesic
Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Other: Bronze-green with reddish margins and streaks
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Yellow
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Summer
Underground structures: Rhizome
Wildlife Attractant: Hummingbirds
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Salt tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • New Zealand Flax

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Location: Frisco TX
Date: 2013-03-03 
Approx 3'x3', will become 5'x5'

Date: 2012-12-29

Courtesy Crownsville Nursery
  • Uploaded by vic

Date: 2012-12-28

Date: 2012-12-28

Date: 2012-12-29

Courtesy Crownsville Nursery
  • Uploaded by vic

Photo Courtesy of Secret Garden Growers.
  • Uploaded by Joy
Comments:
  • Posted by pniksch (Garden Grove CA - Zone 10a) on Mar 11, 2013 4:00 PM concerning plant:
    Leaf colors are enhanced in sunlight

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