How to Propagate and Grow
Phormium

Genus: Phormium

Family: Agavaceae/Phormiaceae

Species: P. tenax

Common Names: New Zealand flax, New Zealand fibre lily.

Classification: Perennial.

Height: 4m (12foot).

Flowering: From summer through autumn.

Usage: Ideal as specimen plants.

Grow phormium in deep, large patio tubs and pots and use as a striking focal point.

Site: Phormium prefer full sun, they thrive in it!

Soil: Any moist but free draining soil.

Propagation Methods: By seed in spring.

Best germination temperature: 65 deg F.

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Division in spring.

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