Phormium tenax ‘Tricolor’
Dramatic mounds of arching variegated leaves.
Phormiums have cornered the market on structure and drama, which is likely why they’re so popular. ‘Tricolor’ is a large plant with arching green and creamy white variegated leaves with red edges. Phormiums usually sail through our winters. ‘Tricolor’ is one of the hardiest variegated forms.. Grow in pots and bring indoors in colder climates.
Common Name: New Zealand Flax
Family: Xanthorrhoeaceae (The Grass Tree Family)
Zone Hardiness: 8
Light: Full Sun
Height: 4-6'
Width: 2-3'
Primary Bloom Colour: Green
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Bloom Time: Spring - Winter
Foliage Colour: Variegated - Cream/White
Class: Evergreen
Type: Perennial
Soil Moisture: Moist, Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Hummingbirds
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Occurs near shores in New Zealand.
Award:
Geographical Origin: Australasia
