Phormium 'Guardsman'
Guardsman Flax
Description
Phormium 'Guardsman' is an evergreen perennial. Big, dramatic plant composed of many swordlike, stiffly vertical leaves in a fan pattern. Flowers stems reach high above leaves, bearing clusters of 1-2 in. blossoms in dull red to yellow.
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
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Flower Season
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Leaf Color
Bark Color
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Fruit Color
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Fruit Season
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Sun
Full
Water
Low, Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
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Design Styles
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Accenting Features
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Seasonal Interest
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Location Uses
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Special Uses
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Attracts Wildlife
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Water Saving Tip:
Group plants with similar water needs together so that some plants aren't over watered to meet the needs of their more thirsty neighbors.
Never include shrub and lawn areas in the same sprinkler zone.