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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 2 to 3 feet
Plant Spread: 3 to 4 feet
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Other: Ribbons of medium green, coral-pink and lime-green
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Red
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Underground structures: Rhizome
Wildlife Attractant: Birds
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Drought tolerant
Salt tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Child plants: one child plant

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Common names
  • New Zealand Flax
Also sold as:
  • Emerald Pink
  • Emerald and Jade
  • Fiesta

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Location: RHS Harlow Carr, Yorkshire, UK
Date: 2021-04-10
In the plant sales area
Location: RHS Harlow Carr, Yorkshire, UK
Date: 2021-04-10
In the plant sales area

Courtesy Crownsville Nursery
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