Jack Spratt New Zealand Flax | Compact Dark Bronze Foliage

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Jack Spratt New Zealand Flax

Phormium 'Jack Spratt'

Dwarf flax with unique chocolate-bronze, fine-textured foliage.

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Description

Jack Spratt New Zealand Flax is a charming dwarf cultivar with uniquely colored, fine-textured foliage. Its narrow, upright leaves are a blend of dark chocolate-brown, bronze, and deep green, often with subtle striping. The compact, dense clump has a refined, almost feathery appearance. Perfect for small gardens, rockeries, or the front of borders, it adds rich, dark color and intricate texture without taking up much space.

Unique Chocolate, Bronze & Green Foliage: Features very narrow leaves in a sophisticated mix of dark brown, bronze, and olive-green.
Dwarf, Fine-Textured Clump: Forms an exceptionally dense, small clump with a delicate, refined texture.
Perfect for Small Spaces & Containers: Its miniature size makes it ideal for patio pots, trough gardens, or limited planting areas.
Color Holds in Sun or Shade: Maintains its attractive dark coloration well in both full sun and partial shade.
Low, Mounding Habit: Grows wider than it is tall, creating a neat, ground-hugging mound.

Quick Facts

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Mature height: 1–2 ft
Mature spread: 3–5 ft
Light: Full sun to partial shade

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Features:Foliage: Linear, sword-shaped, upright leaves emerging from the base in a rich bronze-red with subtle dark green striping.Flowers: Tubular, orange-yellow flowers on tall stalks; the plant is monocarpic (flowers once, then the rosette dies, but the clump usually regenerates from offsets).Habit: Evergreen perennial forming dense, compact clumps. Slow-growing, deer resistant, and generally pest-free.
Growth Rate: Slow
Key Advantages:Richly colored bronze-red foliage provides year-round interest.Compact, spreading habit ideal for ground cover or edging.Deer resistant and low maintenance.Tolerant of coastal conditions and wind
Landscape Uses:Borders and mass plantings. Container and patio gardens.Coastal and seaside gardens. Accent in water-wise landscapes.Modern garden designs

Faqs

Q: How small is it really?
A: It is one of the smallest cultivars, typically reaching only 12-18 inches tall and spreading 18-24 inches wide. It grows very slowly.

Q: Does it need special soil?
A: It thrives in well-drained soil. Like all flaxes, it is susceptible to root rot in heavy, waterlogged conditions. Amend clay soils with grit or plant in a raised bed.

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