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Phormium tenax 'Tiny Tiger'

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:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.