Phormium 'Jester'
Phormium 'Jester' is an unmistakable cultivar with broad reddish-pink leaves edged in contrasting olive green.
Description:
Phormium have cornered the market on structure and drama which is likely why they’re so popular. 'Jester' is an unmistakable cultivar with broad reddish-pink leaves edged in contrasting olive green. New Zealand Flax usually sail through our coastal BC winters but benefit from a mulch of leaves at their base and having their foliage tied up to help it resist heavy snowfalls. In colder climates, grow in pots and bring indoors to a frost-free environment.
Common Name: New Zealand Flax
Family: Xanthorrhoeaceae (The Grass Tree Family)
Zone Hardiness: 8-11
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 4-6'
Width: 2-3'
Primary Bloom Colour: Green
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Class: Evergreen
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Summer
Soil Moisture: Moist, Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Hummingbirds
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Occurs near shores in New Zealand.
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Geogrpahical Origin: Asia and the Pacific - Australasia
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