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SUNDOWNER NEW ZEALAND PHLAX
Phormium tenax 'Sundowner'
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2 gallon Potted
(SKU: 16781)
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List Price $65.00 Per Plant In Stock
Hardiness Zone: 9-10 · Mature Height: 6-8 Feet · Mature Spread: 4-6 Feet
Buy Sundowner New Zealand Phlax online. This ornamental grass will definitely highlight your landscape! Each dark colored blade is produced pink in color that turn bronze to dark green as they mature, that will retain a pink margin. It's appearance in the garden is stunning, and will remind you of Oklahoma sunsets! This upright grower can start to arch as leaves get longer, and it's an excellent specimen and mass planting grass. Extremely drought and heat tolerant, too, although not as cold tolerant as it's cousin, Mat's Merlot New Zealand Phlax.
Family: Asphodelaceae · Common Name: New Zealand Flax
FREE with every plant purchased:
- The Sooner Guarantee: For details, click here!
- A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year.
- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
- Planting and Care Instruction brochure.
- Catalogs of new and exciting plant brands, such as Garden Debut® and Proven Winners®.
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SUNDOWNER NEW ZEALAND PHLAX Plant Characteristics
Cultural Information*
| • | Leaf Scorch - High Resistance |
| • | Leaf Spot - Moderate Resistance |
| • | Powdery Mildew - High Resistance |
| • | Root Rot - Moderate Resistance |
Growth Rate*
| • | Fast |
Leaf Color Winter*
| • | Beige/Brown |
Leaf Type*
| • | Deciduous/Herbaceous |
Nature Assets*
| • | Deer Resistant |
Plant Type*
| • | Ornamental Grass |
Preferred Soil Conditions*
| • | Adapts Well to Most Soil Types |
| • | Average |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Moist |
| • | Prefers Low pH (Acidic Soils) |
| • | Salt Tolerant |
| • | Tolerates Low pH (Acidic Soils) |
| • | Well-Drained |
Propagation Methods*
| • | Cuttings or Divisions |
Season of Interest*
| • | Early Spring |
| • | Fall |
| • | Late Spring/Early Summer |
| • | Late Summer/Early Autumn |
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |
| • | Summer Flowering |
| • | Winter |
| • | Year-Round |
Uses*
| • | Accent Plant |
| • | Border Plant |
| • | Erosion Control |
| • | Landscape Specimen |
| • | Mass Planting |
| • | Near Water Gardens or Ponds |
| • | Rock Gardens |
| • | Under Power Lines |
Exposure (Short)
| • | Full Sun |
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SUNDOWNER NEW ZEALAND PHLAX Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
Grasses are easy to grow and adapt to most conditions. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer.
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