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Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typeshrub
Distribution
Phormium tenax Yellow Wave
Yellow Wave New Zealand Flax
Flower Color
Description
An evergreen, clump-forming perennial with arching, strap-shaped leaves to 1m in length, heavily striped with bright yellow and green. Dark red flowers are seldom produced
Mature Height
4m
Mature Spread
2.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Clumping
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.3 m/yr
Soil Texture
LoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H6
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 8-11
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
CoastalArchitecturalCity and courtyard gardensGravel gardenLow MaintenanceFlower borders and beds
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5LP196210V0100Z00020 | €36.00 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.