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Phormium tenax 'Rubrum'

Red New Zealand Flax

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Description

New Zealand Flax is an excellent accent plant for the garden. Evergreen leaves are long, narrow, and grow upright. Clusters of flowers grow on spikes above the foliage in late spring and summer. 'Rubrum' is a large, bold plant with stiff, vertical, strap-like leaves that arise from its base and are dark purplish red in color. It should be grown in full sun.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

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Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Red

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

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Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Mediterranean, Tropical

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

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Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Parking Strip, Swimming Pool, With Rocks

Special Uses

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Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.