Phormium tenax 'Tiny Tiger'

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New Zealand Flax

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Description

This miniature flax quickly reaches 2' tall and 3' wide. Upright foliage has creamy white margins with interior gray green color. 'Tiny Tiger' tolerates full sun in coastal areas but prefers afternoon shade in warm inland valleys. Leaf color tends to fade in sun, changing to bronze. 'Tiny Tiger' looks great in containers, is deer resistant and can tolerate wet soils. Yellow flowers on stalks appear in summer.

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low, Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Unparticular

Soil Condition

Poor, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Tropical, Water Garden, Wetlands, Woodland

Accenting Features

Specimen, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Patio, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.