Phormium colensoi 'Tricolor'
Mountain Flax
Description
Standing 6' high, this version of Phormium is yellow with green and light rose variegation.
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
3-6'
Width Range
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Red, White, Variegated
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Tropical, Wetlands
Accenting Features
Specimen, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Wind Break
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.
Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.