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Phormium cookianum

Mountain Flax

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Description

This perennial will grow 4' high and has broad, green leaves. It will do best in full sun to light shade with moderate watering.

 

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, Half

Water

Very Low, Low, Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Dry

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

n/a

Special Uses

n/a

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Turn sprinklers on and view them operating at least once a month.

Check for and fix missing drip emitters, leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes. One broken spray sprinkler can waste 100 gallons in a 10 minute watering cycle.