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Phormium tenax 'Pepe'
Small perennial with bright green narrow leathery erect sword like leaves arranged in fans. Very tolerant of many soils and conditions. Chose good fertile soil though to get best results.
Genus
Phormium
Species
tenax
Cultivar
'Pepe'
Common name
Dwarf flax
Family name
Xanthorrhoeaceae
Place of origin
New Zealand
DETAILS
Height
50 cm
Width
50 cm
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types / Prefers good loamy soil
Moisture
Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Grows in exposed or coastal sites. / Grows in sun or semi-shade / Will tolerate moderate frosts
Indigenous / Texture
Grasses, sedges and flaxes.
Category
Small, height less than 0.6 metres.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
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