Overview

Phormium 'Yellow Wave' is a perennial in the genus Phormium, part of the Asphodelaceae family. Phormium 'Yellow Wave' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates well-drained soil soils. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include borders, containers and architectural plantings. It is native to New Zealand.

About

An evergreen perennial with long, arching, strap-like leaves that are bright yellow with green margins, forming a clump.

About the genus

Phormium is a genus of two plant species in the family Asphodelaceae. One species is endemic to New Zealand and the other is native to New Zealand and Norfolk Island. The two species are widely known in New Zealand as flax or their Māori names wharariki and harakeke respectively, and elsewhere as New Zealand flax or flax lily, but they are not closely related to the Northern Hemisphere's flax, which is native to the region extending from the eastern Mediterranean to India and has been used by humans since 30,000 B.C.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Phormium

Sunlight

full sun, partial shade

Soil type

well-drained soil

Soil moisture

moist, well-drained

Exposure

sheltered to exposed

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Phormium 'Yellow Wave' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

perennial

Suggested uses

borders, containers, architectural plantings

Native to

New Zealand

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Phormium 'Yellow Wave'

Cultivation

Prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade; drought tolerant once established.

Pruning

Remove old or damaged leaves to maintain appearance.

Propagation

Division

Frequently asked questions