Phormium tenax 'Variegatum'
Variegated New Zealand Flax
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. 'Variegata' will reach 4' tall and has beautiful leaves banded in creamy yellow.
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Make sure ponds and water features aren't leaking, splash out is minimized, and water for streams and waterfalls is recirculated.
Keeping water surface areas small and partially shaded will also reduce evaporation.