2601 Walnut Blvd. Brentwood, CA 94513

Yellow Wave New Zealand Flax

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The green edged and striped, bright yellow leaves brighten and enhance any landscape. Use as an accent, specimen, container plant or backdrop to add unique color and texture to the landscape. Foliage great for cut arrangements.

  • Specifics
  • Plant Tips
Plant Type: 
Shrub
Plant Subtype: 
TROPICAL PERENNIAL
Botanical Name: 
Phormium 'Yellow Wave'
Water Needs: 
Low
Foliage Color: 
Variegated
Flower Color: 
Red
Bloom Time: 
Summer
USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 
8 - 11
Height: 
3 - 5 feet
Spread: 
4—7 feet
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.