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

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Class:  Evergreen

Type:  Perennial

Bloom Time:  Spring - Winter

Soil Moisture:  Moist, Average

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Fragrance:  No

Berries:  

Benefits:  Hummingbirds

Deer Resistant:  Unknown

BC Native:  No

Native Habitat:  Occurs near shores in New Zealand.

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