Jack Spratt New Zealand Flax

Phormium Tenax 'Jack Spratt' New Zealand Flax

Add bold texture and color to your garden with the Phormium Tenax Jack Spratt New Zealand Flax One Gallon Size. This easy-to-care-for perennial flax features striking evergreen foliage, beckoning a unique decorative touch that will last throughout the seasons. Perfect for containers and mass plantings, this hardy New Zealand native is sure to create lasting appeal. 'Jack Spratt' New Zealand Flax is a landscape plant with burgundy bronze leaves. Jack Spratt New Zealand Flax prefers full sun to half shade and medium moist loamy soils. It is suitable for use in borders, containers, or ground covers. This plant has an irregular, vase-shaped habit.

Growing 'Jack Spratt' New Zealand Flax

• 'Jack Spratt' New Zealand Flax (Phormium 'Jack Spratt') is a compact evergreen perennial known for its slender, sword-like leaves that form dense clumps.
• It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-draining soil, making it adaptable to various garden conditions.
• Regular watering during the establishment period helps promote healthy root development, but once established, it is drought-tolerant and requires minimal watering.
• Prune back old or damaged leaves as needed to maintain a tidy appearance and encourage fresh growth.
• 'Jack Spratt' New Zealand Flax is ideal for smaller gardens, containers, and border plantings, providing architectural interest with its compact size and striking foliage.

Shipping Info

The plant will be approximately 10 to 12 inches in height with well-developed roots. These plants have been growing in one gallon containers. They will be shipped without the containers. The roots and soil will be dampened and covered in plastic wrap prior to shipping. They will be ready to plant upon arrival.