Phormium 'Yellow Wave' (v)
flax lily 'Yellow Wave'
An evergreen, clump-forming perennial with arching, strap-shaped leaves to 1m in length, heavily striped with bright yellow and green. Dark red flowers are seldom produced
Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Yellow Variegated | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Red | Green Yellow Variegated | ||
| Autumn | Green Yellow Variegated | |||
| Winter | Green Yellow Variegated |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or South–facing or North–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Asphodelaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Phormium are evergreen perennials, making a large clump of leathery, strap-shaped leaves, with tall panicles of small, tubular flowers in summer
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows best in fertile well-drained soil in full sun. May need protecting in northern climes
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Architectural
- City and courtyard gardens
- Gravel garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Dead or damaged leaves may be removed in the spring
Pests
May be susceptible to phormium mealybug
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)
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