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Phormium Twisted Sister

Twisted Sister Plant, Twisted Sister Flax

Phormium Twisted Sister is a variety of flax that produces twisted, sword like leaves that are coloured olive-green. It grows as a very tidy clump to about 50 cm tall and the same wide. Phormium Twisted Sister is commonly added to mixed and border plantings, included in coastal gardens, planted around outdoor living areas, or maintained in a container.

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Flax and Flax like
Height:50 cm
Spread:50 cm
Flowering time:Summer
Tolerances:Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wet, Wind
Garden uses:Banks, Borders, Containers, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles:Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Riparian
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asTwisted Sister Plant, Twisted Sister Flax

Phormium Twisted Sister Details

Phormium Twisted Sister is a variety of flax that produces twisted, sword like leaves that are coloured olive-green. It grows as a very tidy clump to about 50 cm tall and the same wide, performing best and producing the best leaf colouring when planted in partial shade on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of frost, wind, coastal environments, and most soil conditions, except extreme wet or dry. Phormium Twisted Sister is commonly added to mixed and border plantings, included in coastal gardens, planted around outdoor living areas, or maintained in a container. It is also well suited for mass planting on a bank and in these situations provides an impressive display.

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