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Yellow Wave New Zealand Flax

Phormium 'Yellow Wave'

Graceful, arching flax with soft yellow and green foliage.

$59.00

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Description

Yellow Wave New Zealand Flax is a graceful, medium-sized cultivar with soft, arching foliage that brings a gentle, luminous touch to the garden. Its leaves are a soft, buttery yellow with a distinct, wide green margin. The overall effect is one of elegance and light. Unlike the upright 'Golden Ray', 'Yellow Wave' has a more cascading, fountain-like habit. It is perfect for adding a splash of cheerful color to mixed borders, near water features, or in containers.

Soft Yellow & Green Arching Foliage: Features gracefully arching leaves with a wide, soft yellow center and a broad, apple-green margin.
Elegant, Fountain-Like Habit: Grows in a relaxed, cascading clump rather than a stiff, upright form.
Brightens Partial Shade: Performs beautifully in full sun to partial shade, effectively brightening up lightly shaded areas.
Excellent for Softening Landscapes: Its flowing form is perfect for softening the edges of structures, ponds, or blending into cottage-style gardens.
Easy-Care & Versatile: A reliable, low-maintenance plant that adapts well to various garden situations.

Quick Facts

Features:Sword-shaped, linear leaves in bright yellow with green margins, emerging from the base. Produces tall spikes of tubular orange-yellow flowers (monocarpic - dies after flowering).
Mature Height: 4-5 ft (including flower spike)
Mature Width: 4-5 ft
Growth Rate: Slow
Light Needs: Full sun to partial shade
Key Advantages:Striking yellow foliage year-round,Deer resistant,Low maintenance,Drought tolerant once established
Landscape Uses:Mass plantings,Tropical-style gardens,Textural contrast plantings,Coastal landscapes
Special Notes:Flowers once then dies (but may produce offsets). Leaves used traditionally for weaving.
Hardiness:Tolerates coastal conditions. Protect from extreme cold.

Faqs

Q: Will it burn in hot sun?
A: In very hot, inland climates, afternoon shade is beneficial to prevent the soft yellow leaves from scorching or bleaching. In coastal areas, it can handle more sun.

Q: How does it differ from 'Duet'?
A: 'Yellow Wave' has a softer yellow center and a more arching, relaxed habit.'Duet' has a brighter lime-green center, a creamy-white edge, and a more upright growth.

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San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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