Mountain flax
Phormium colensoi
Also known as
Flax
Full Sun
Moderate watering
Half-hardy
H3
RHS hardiness
-5°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
2m | Max | 3.5m |
1.4m | Min | 2m |
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
Mountain flax Overview
This species produces leaves about 1.5m long and 6cm wide. The flowers are yellow, red-brown with yellow interiors. The evergreen, upright perennial has bold spiky leaves striped with red, yellow and green and panicles of tubular, pale yellowish green flowers.
Common problems with Mountain flax
How to propagate Mountain flax
Seed
You can propagate from seed.
Division
Division in spring.
Other uses of Mountain flax
Suitable for coastal conditions.