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Jack Sprat dwarf flax

Phormium ‘Jack Sprat’

Description

This petite perennial grows to 1 1/2 ft. tall with tightly clustered reddish-plum colored foliage. Like other flax cultivars, it is best to avoid garden areas with hot sun exposures and to sustain it with regular water throughout the year. It is adaptable to many soil conditions.

Plant Type: Perennial
Foliage Character: Evergreen
Habit: Upright, Robust, Clumping, Arching
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage Color: Burgundy, Red
Flower Color: Burgundy
Flower Season: Summer, Fall
Soil Adaptations: Loam, Clay
Exposure Adaptations: Morning sun, Heat, Aridity, All day sun
Function: Foliage accent plant, Container plant, Civic spaces, Borders, Banks, Small spaces, Raised planters, Parks and open space, Near pools and water features, Mass planting, Foundations
Height: 18 in.
Width: 18 in.

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