Phormium tenax 'Rainbow Warrior' |
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Rainbow Warrior 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.'Rainbow Warrier' grows 3'-4' tall, 5'-6' wide. Leaves are darker salmon, turning cream as they age. Foliage turns deep red in winter.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Design Styles
Formal, Mediterranean, Seascape, Tropical
Accenting Features
Showyflower, Silhouette, Specimen, Unusualfoliage
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Bank, Background, Foundation, Parkingstrip, Patio, Swimmingpool, Withrocks
Special Uses
Container, Cutflowers, Windbreak
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
To reduce soil moisture loss, apply 3-to-4 inches of organic mulch around plants - - but away from the trunk.
