Phormium 'Rubrum' |
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Red New Zealand Flax |
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Photographer:
Description
New Zealand Flax is an excellent accent plant for the garden. Evergreen leaves are long, narrow, and grow upright. Clusters of flowers grow on spikes above the foliage in late spring and summer. 'Rubrum' is a large, bold plant with stiff, vertical, strap-like leaves that arise from its base and are dark purplish red in color. It should be grown in full sun.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
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Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Red
Bark Color
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Fruit Color
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Fruit Season
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Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.
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