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Rainbow Sunrise

Phormium Tenax 'Maori Sunrise'

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Overview

Phormium tenax 'Maori Sunrise', also known as Rainbow Sunrise, is a vibrant perennial with striking, sword-shaped foliage that boasts a dynamic mix of yellow, pink, and bronze. This evergreen flax thrives in full sun to partial shade, reaching up to 5 feet in height and 4 feet wide. Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, it's ideal for adding a colorful, architectural element to borders, containers, or as a focal point in modern landscapes.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater LowZones 9–10Climate Subtropical
Rainbow Sunrise (Phormium Tenax 'Maori Sunrise') — is a vibrant perennial with striking

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Agavaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Rainbow Sunrise (Phormium Tenax 'Maori Sunrise') — is a vibrant perennial with striking

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