Phormium 'Surfer'
Surfer N.Z. Flax
Description
Phormium 'Surfer' is an evergreen perennial or sub-shrub. It is a dwarf variety of its Phormium tenax cousin. Great for pots and smaller spaces where the accenting feature of a flax is needed but not the size.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
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Leaf Color
Green, Purple
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Mediterranean, Spanish
Accenting Features
Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Raised Planter
Special Uses
Container, Filler, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Apply as little fertilizer as possible.
If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.