Phormium tenax ‘Bronze’
Bronze Flax
Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
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Overall Mature Size | Medium |
Mature Height & Spread | 6-8' x 6-8' |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
Water | Medium, Low Water |
Flower Color | Orange |
Bloom Time | Spring, Summer |
Special Features | Coastal Conditions, Desert Conditions |
Container Sizes | #1, #5, #15 |
Natural Growth Habit | Vase |
Sunset Garden Zones | 7-9, 14-24 |
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 7A-11 |
Plant Type | Grass-like |
Dramatic Plant with rich deep bronze sword-like leaves growing in a fan pattern. Plant will reach heights of 6 feet to eight feet with equal spread. Can withstand temperatures to 20* F. On established plants blooms will appear late spring to summer in branching clusters of tubular orange flowers. Cool Weather will intensify foliage color. Needs heat to thrive and bloom well