flax lily 'Gold Sword'
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An evergreen perennial to 1.5m, forming a clump of upright, sword-shaped leaves. Each leaf is yellow-green with numerous thin, darker green stripes, especially at the margins. A good accent plant
Scientific classification
- Species
- flax lily 'Gold Sword' (Phormium 'Gold Sword')
- Genus
- Phormium
- Family
- Asphodelaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of flax lily 'Gold Sword'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of flax lily 'Gold Sword'
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flax lily 'Gold Sword' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Established plants are drought-resistant. See Phormium cultivation
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)
Pests
May be susceptible to phormium mealybug
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