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| Category: Perennial |
| Family: Phormiaceae (~Xanthorrhoeaceae) |
| Origin: New Zealand (Australasia) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Yellow/Chartreuse Foliage: Yes |
| Variegated Foliage: Yes |
| Flower Color: Yellow |
| Bloomtime: Summer |
| Synonyms: [P. 'Toney Tiger'] |
| Height: 2-3 feet |
| Width: 1-2 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Seaside: Yes |
| Deer Tolerant: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 15-20° F |
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Phormium 'Tony Tiger' (Dwarf Variegated New Zealand Flax) - A dwarf flax with upright spiky growth that reaches to 2-3 feet tall and has relatively broad (in relation to length) leaves that are grey green with the margins edged creamy-white. The variegation can flush pink at the base in cooler winter temperatures. Plant in full sun to light shade. It can tolerate fairly dry conditions (coastal) but looks best with occasional to regular irrigation. Hardy to 15-20 F. It is possibly root hardy below these temperatures but with can suffer severe foliage damage unless protected. This plant was sport of the cultivar 'Tiny Tiger' [P. texax 'Aurea Nana'] that was discovered by Bob Hornback in his Sonoma nursery in the early 1990's. Bob told us he originally called this plant 'Toney Tiger' so not to be confused with the tiger of cereal fame.
Information displayed on this page about Phormium 'Tony Tiger' is based on our research conducted about this plant in our nursery library as well as from information provided by reliable online resources. We also include our own observations made about it as it has grown in the nursery gardens and other gardens visited, as well how the crops of this plant performed in the containers in our nursery field. We will also include comments received from others and welcome hearing from anyone who has information about this plant, particularly if it includes cultural information aiding others to better grow it.
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