Mountain Flax. A clump-forming perennial with arching narrow, light to yellowish green leaves and tubular yellow-green flowers in summer. Max Height 2m. Max Spread 3m. Flowers July to August. Full sun. Frost hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Phormium cookianum
A clump-forming perennial with arching narrow, light to yellowish green leaves and tubular yellow-green flowers in summer.
Category: Perennials
Additional information
Generic | Phormium |
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Species | cookianum |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Mountain Flax |
Flower Colour | yellow, green |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 2m |
Family | Agavaceae |
Spread | 3m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | yellow, green |
Flowers From | July, August |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | Sheltered site |
Hardiness | Frost hardy |
Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | Provide a deep winter mulch |
Border | Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
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