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Phormium cookianum 'Blondie' - Narrow-leafed Blondie New Zealand Flax

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Phormium cookianum 'Blondie' is a versatile perennial plant renowned for its striking elegance and minimal care requirements. The narrow leafed Blondie New Zealand Flax blooms with slender, arching leaves of remarkable cream and green variegation that reach a modest height of 1-2 feet, making it a captivating focal point in contained gardens or a dynamic accent within larger plant arrangements. Thriving in full sun to partial shade, its resilience is displayed through its drought-tolerance once established, translating into low watering requirements for the gardener. This statuesque beauty goes a step further to charm with flower spikes sprouting tubular blooms in shades of yellow and red, serving as magnets for a variety of birds. With 'Blondie' adorning your garden, you not only enjoy an ornamental plant that provides year-round interest, but also the lively bird activity it attracts.

  • Size: 1-2 feet tall
  • Flowers: Flax produces flower spikes with tubular blooms in shades of yellow and red
  • Foliage: Slender, arching leaves with cream and green variegation
  • Water usage: Low (drought-tolerant once established)
  • Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade
  • Additional Feature: Attracts birds
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