|
|
[2nd Image]
|
 |
|
|
| Category: Perennial |
| Family: Phormiaceae (~Xanthorrhoeaceae) |
| Origin: New Zealand (Australasia) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Red/Purple Foliage: Yes |
| Bloomtime: Infrequent |
| Height: 2-3 feet |
| Width: 3-4 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Seaside: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 15-20° F |
|
|
|
|
Phormium 'Shirazz' (Red Dwarf New Zealand Flax) - New Zealand Flax cultivar that grows to 2-3 feet tall with slightly arching maroon to wine-colored foliage. 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. Introduced in the US by Malanseuns Pleasure Plants of South Africa. We discontinued growing this plant. Although it was a nice newer cultivar with good rich color it was not different enough from other smaller red foliage flax.
Information displayed on this page is based on the research conducted about this plant in our library and from reliable online resources. We also note those observations we have made of this plant as it is growing in the nursery's garden and in other gardens, as well how it has performed in the crops out in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments we receive from others, and welcome to hear from anyone who may have additional information, particularly if they have knowledge of cultural information we do not mention that would aid others in growing Phormium 'Shirazz'.
|
| |
|
|
|
