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Phormium tenax 'Jack Spratt'

Jack Spratt New Zealand Flax

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Description

Phormium 'Jack Spratt' is an evergreen perennial. This variety is a dwarf, reaching 18" tall and wide. It is fan-shaped and clumping. The leaves are burgundy bronze in color and make a great border plant.

 

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Brown, Yellow Green, Orange

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

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Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Rich

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Woodland

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Check the soil's moisture level before watering.

You can reduce your water use 20-50% by regularly checking the soil before watering.