flax lily 'Jester'
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Jester' is an evergreen, clump-forming perennial to 1.2m tall, with arching, sword-like, pink leaves with green stripes and margins. Panicles of red flowers on erect leafless stems may be produced in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- flax lily 'Jester' (Phormium 'Jester')
- Genus
- Phormium
- Family
- Asphodelaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- 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 'Jester'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of flax lily 'Jester'
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flax lily 'Jester' 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
PruningDead or damaged leaves may be removed in the spring
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in spring
Growing
GrowingGrows best in fertile well-drained soil in full sun. May need the protection of a deep, dry winter mulch in northern and frost-prone areas
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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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