Thursday, 5 November 2015

Phormium tenax

  • Common Name - flax
  • Botanical Name - Phormium tenax
  • Family - Xanthorrhoeaceae
  • Leaf - simple, leathery, parallel veins, linear shape, acuminate apex, sheathing base, entire margin
  • Flower - panicle inflorescence, June - August
  • Bud - basal
  • Fruit - capsule, September - October
  • Habit - arching, dense
  • Form - vase, dense
  • Size - 4-9 ft
  • Culture - full sun, well drained soil
  • Use - specimen plant, accent plant

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