Phormium tenax 'Rubrum' |
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Red New Zealand Flax |
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' is a large, bold plant with stiff, vertical, strap-like leaves that arise from its base and are dark purplish red in color. 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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Even during our hottest months we don't need to water daily.
Give your plants a chance to breathe.
Water late at night or in the early morning hours to avoid losses to wind and evaporation.