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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.
The information on this page is based on the research that we have conducted about this plant in the San Marcos Growers library, from what we have found on reliable online sources, as well as from observations made of our crops of this plant growing in the nursery and of plants growing in the nursery's garden and those in other gardens where we may have observed it. We also have incorporated comments received from others and welcome getting feedback from those who may have additional information, particularly if this information includes cultural information that would aid others in growing Phormium 'Tony Tiger'. |
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