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| Category: Perennial |
| Family: Phormiaceae (Phormiums) |
| Origin: New Zealand (Australasia) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Insignificant |
| Bloomtime: Spring/Summer |
| Synonyms: [P. 'Rainbow Queen', P. 'Queen'] |
| Height: 4-6 feet |
| Width: 3-4 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Seaside: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 15-20° F |
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Phormium 'Maori Queen' (New Zealand Flax) - New Zealand Flax cultivar that grows upright to 5 feet tall with 2" wide olive-green leaves edged rose-red. Edges fade to a cream color later in season. Plant in full sun to light shade. Can tolerate fairly dry conditions (coastal) but looks best with occasional to regular irrigation. Hardy to 15-20 F. Possibly root hardy below these temperatures but with severe foliage damage unless protected. A great middle sized upright red variegated flax - smaller and more bronze and cream than 'Guardsman' and more upright and with more bronze and cream than 'Maori Chief' Phormium. 'Maori Queen' was a selection made by Margaret Jones of Tauranga, NZ in 1981. Cut out old foliage as it fades. This plant was originally introduced as Phormium 'Maori Queen' but in New Zealand there has been a tendency to replace the word "Maori" with "Rainbow" or leaving the word Maori off completely so this plant is often listed as Phormium 'Rainbow Queen' or just Phormium 'Queen'. The original names by which these plants were described and published should be considered the valid name and the revised names only as synonyms.
This description of this plant is based on our research and our observations of it growing at the nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens. We always appreciate receiving feedback of any kind from those who have any additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or have additional cultural tips that would aid others growing Phormium 'Maori Queen' .
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