Phormium cookianum 'Cream Delight'
Flax, Mountain 'Cream Delight'
Description
Phormium 'Cream Delight' is an evergreen perennial. Big, dramatic plant composed of many swordlike, stiffly vertical leaves in a fan pattern. Flowers stems reach high above leaves, bearing clusters of 1"-2" blossoms in dull red to yellow.
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green, White, Variegated
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Seascape, Spanish, Tropical
Accenting Features
Specimen, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Patio, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Wind Break
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Be sure to fix all leaks promptly no matter how small they may seem.