Phormium ‘Sea Jade’

Green-Bronze New Zealand Flax

Boething Treeland Farms grows over 1,000 varieties of trees, shrubs, perennials and specialty plants on 10 California nurseries to serve the wholesale landscape and nursery industries throughout the Western United States and beyond.

Plant Type: Perennials / Shrubs

Evergreen-Deciduous: Evergreen

Overall Mature Size: Medium

Also Grown As: Bush

Mature Height & Spread: 5-6' x 5-6'

Natural Growth Habit: Vase

Native To: Australia/New Zealand

Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Shade

Water: Medium Water, Low Water

Flower Color: Insignificant

Special Features: Deer Resistant / Seacoast Conditions / Shade Tolerant

Container Sizes: #5

Sunset Garden Zones: 7-9, 14-24

A Bit More

Notable for the chocolatey-purple color that runs down the center of its bright-green leaves, Phormium ‘Sea Jade’ provides beautiful color and interest in the landscape. The fibrous leaves of this cultivar have purple ribs and are stiffer and more upright than other selections. ‘Sea Jade’ grows to a good height of 5-6’ tall and 5-6’ wide. Cold hardy to 15° F and tolerant of shade, drought, and coastal conditions, plant Phormium in full sun to part shade. From the ancient greek phormos, meaning wicker basket or mat, Phormiums are used by the indigenous Maori of New Zealand for woven baskets and mats, and the fibers are used for rope, fishing nets and clothing. Use Phormium ‘Sea Jade’ as accents, in mixed

A Bit More

Notable for the chocolatey-purple color that runs down the center of its bright-green leaves, Phormium ‘Sea Jade’ provides beautiful color and interest in the landscape. The fibrous leaves of this cultivar have purple ribs and are stiffer and more upright than other selections. ‘Sea Jade’ grows to a good height of 5-6’ tall and 5-6’ wide. Cold hardy to 15° F and tolerant of shade, drought, and coastal conditions, plant Phormium in full sun to part shade. From the ancient greek phormos, meaning wicker basket or mat, Phormiums are used by the indigenous Maori of New Zealand for woven baskets and mats, and the fibers are used for rope, fishing nets and clothing. Use Phormium ‘Sea Jade’ as accents, in mixed