Phormium 'Wings of Gold'
New Zealand Flax, Wings of Gold
Description
The Phormium is a dwarf, growing to only 2'-3' tall. The stiff, vertical leaves are olive green in color with a yellow margin. It should be grown under full to part sun.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6', 6-12'
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Poor, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Seascape, Tropical
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Background, Foundation, Patio, Swimming Pool
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers, Wind Break
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.