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New Zealand Flax

Phormium 'Apricot Queen'

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Overview

Phormium 'Apricot Queen', an evergreen perennial, features striking sword-shaped leaves with a unique blend of green and creamy yellow margins, tinged with apricot hues. This flax, reaching 4-5 feet tall and spreading 2-3 feet wide, is perfect for adding vertical accents in landscapes. Hardy, drought-tolerant, and low-maintenance, it thrives in full sun to partial shade. Ideal for coastal gardens, it offers year-round visual interest. Zones 8-11.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, Medium, Very LowZones 8–10
New Zealand Flax (Phormium 'Apricot Queen') — features striking sword-shaped leaves with a unique blend of green and creamy yellow margins
New Zealand Flax (Phormium 'Apricot Queen') — reaching 4-5 feet tall and spreading 2-3 feet wideNew Zealand Flax (Phormium 'Apricot Queen') — is perfect for adding vertical accents in landscapesNew Zealand Flax (Phormium 'Apricot Queen') — Hardy, drought-tolerant, and low-maintenance, it thrives in full sun to partial shadeNew Zealand Flax (Phormium 'Apricot Queen') — Ideal for coastal gardens, it offers year-round visual interestNew Zealand Flax (Phormium 'Apricot Queen') — commonly referred to as the Apricot Queen New Zealand FlaxNew Zealand Flax (Phormium 'Apricot Queen') — is a striking perennial that adds a vivid splash of color and architectural interest to any landscape+10

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Medium, Very Low
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Agavaceae

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New Zealand Flax (Phormium 'Apricot Queen') — features striking sword-shaped leaves with a unique blend of green and creamy yellow margins
New Zealand Flax (Phormium 'Apricot Queen') — reaching 4-5 feet tall and spreading 2-3 feet wide
New Zealand Flax (Phormium 'Apricot Queen') — is perfect for adding vertical accents in landscapes
New Zealand Flax (Phormium 'Apricot Queen') — Hardy, drought-tolerant, and low-maintenance, it thrives in full sun to partial shade
New Zealand Flax (Phormium 'Apricot Queen') — Ideal for coastal gardens, it offers year-round visual interest
New Zealand Flax (Phormium 'Apricot Queen') — commonly referred to as the Apricot Queen New Zealand Flax
New Zealand Flax (Phormium 'Apricot Queen') — is a striking perennial that adds a vivid splash of color and architectural interest to any landscape
New Zealand Flax (Phormium 'Apricot Queen') — Recognized for its robust sword-shaped leaves
New Zealand Flax (Phormium 'Apricot Queen') — this vibrant flax cultivates an upright and spreading habit
New Zealand Flax (Phormium 'Apricot Queen') — typically reaching heights of 4 to 6 feet with a similar spread
New Zealand Flax (Phormium 'Apricot Queen') — The foliage brandishes a brilliant yellow hue with green stripes
New Zealand Flax (Phormium 'Apricot Queen') — gleams with a warm apricot tint
New Zealand Flax (Phormium 'Apricot Queen') — hence the cultivar's name.<br><br>This striking specimen is not only visually appealing but also quite hardy
New Zealand Flax (Phormium 'Apricot Queen') — It thrives in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 10
New Zealand Flax (Phormium 'Apricot Queen') — demonstrating a preference for full sun to partial shade exposures
New Zealand Flax (Phormium 'Apricot Queen') — However, it maintains its best color when positioned in full sunlight
New Zealand Flax (Phormium 'Apricot Queen') — from exotic and contemporary styles to more traditional settings

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