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Phormium 'Tom Thumb'

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Tom Thumb Flax

 
Plant photo of: Olea europaea
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Information by:         Photographer: Norman's Nursery

 

Description

Tom Thumb 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.'Tom Thumb' is the greenest variety, with very narrow, red bronze edges on the leaves. Leaves are small, and plant grows to 18" tall.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Design Styles

Formal, Japanese, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Rockery, Seascape, Spanish, Tropical

 

Accenting Features

Unusualfoliage

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Background, Perennial Border, Foundation, Parkingstrip, Swimmingpool, Walkways, Withrocks

 

Special Uses

Container, Massplanting

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Consider replacing lawns with water wise alternatives, like UC Verde Buffalo grass, carex grasses or dymnondia.