Phormium 'Wings of Gold'
New Zealand Flax, Wings of Gold
Description
The Phormium is a dwarf, growing to only 2'-3' tall. The stiff, vertical leaves are olive green in color with a yellow margin. It should be grown under full to part sun.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6', 6-12'
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Poor, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Seascape, Tropical
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Background, Foundation, Patio, Swimming Pool
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers, Wind Break
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.
Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.