Phormium tenax 'Tiny Tiger'
New Zealand Flax
Description
This miniature flax quickly reaches 2' tall and 3' wide. Upright foliage has creamy white margins with interior gray green color. 'Tiny Tiger' tolerates full sun in coastal areas but prefers afternoon shade in warm inland valleys. Leaf color tends to fade in sun, changing to bronze. 'Tiny Tiger' looks great in containers, is deer resistant and can tolerate wet soils. Yellow flowers on stalks appear in summer.
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Unparticular
Soil Condition
Poor, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Tropical, Water Garden, Wetlands, Woodland
Accenting Features
Specimen, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Patio, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Filler, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.