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Yellow Wave Flax

Phormium 'Yellow Wave'

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Overview

The Phormium 'Yellow Wave', commonly known as Yellow Wave Flax, is a perennial with striking foliage. Its arching, sword-like leaves are a bright yellow-green, featuring bold yellow stripes. Maturing to about 4 feet high and wide, this evergreen adds vibrant texture to gardens. It tolerates a range of soil types and is drought-resistant once established. Ideal for accent planting and coastal themes, it thrives in USDA zones 8-11.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 9–10
Yellow Wave Flax (Phormium 'Yellow Wave') — The Phormium 'Yellow Wave', commonly known as Yellow Wave Flax, is a perennial with striking foliage
Yellow Wave Flax (Phormium 'Yellow Wave') — Its arching, sword-like leaves are a bright yellow-green, featuring bold yellow stripesYellow Wave Flax (Phormium 'Yellow Wave') — Maturing to about 4 feet high and wide, this evergreen adds vibrant texture to gardens

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Agavaceae

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Yellow Wave Flax (Phormium 'Yellow Wave') — The Phormium 'Yellow Wave', commonly known as Yellow Wave Flax, is a perennial with striking foliage
Yellow Wave Flax (Phormium 'Yellow Wave') — Its arching, sword-like leaves are a bright yellow-green, featuring bold yellow stripes
Yellow Wave Flax (Phormium 'Yellow Wave') — Maturing to about 4 feet high and wide, this evergreen adds vibrant texture to gardens

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