Phormium tenax 'Rubrum' |
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Red 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.'Rubrum' is a large, bold plant with stiff, vertical, strap-like leaves that arise from its base and are dark purplish red in color. It should be grown in full sun.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Design Styles
Formal, Mediterranean, Tropical
Accenting Features
Unusualfoliage
Seasonal Interest
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Location Uses
Background, Foundation, Parkingstrip, Swimmingpool, Withrocks
Special Uses
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Attracts Wildlife
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Water Saving Tip:
Change sprinklers to drip around shrubs and trees and reduce water use nearly 60%. To learn how go to www.sustainablesm.org/landscape.
