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Phormium cookianum hookeri 'Tricolor'

Tricolor Mountain Flax

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Description

Standing 6' high, this variety of Phormium is yellow with green and light rose variegation.

 

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green, Red, White, Variegated

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Tropical, Wetlands

Accenting Features

Specimen, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Wind Break

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.