Phormium tenax 'Rubrum'

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Red New Zealand Flax

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Photographer:

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' has dark, purplish-red leaves. It should be grown in full sun.

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

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Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Red

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

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Design Styles

Formal, Mediterranean, Tropical

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

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Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Parking Strip, Swimming Pool, With Rocks

Special Uses

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Attracts Wildlife

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Water Saving Tip:

Group plants in your garden according to their water needs (hydrozone).