Description
The Jack Spratt New Zealand Flax is a compact and ornamental cultivar of the New Zealand Flax plant. Known for its slender and upright growth habit, this flax variety features arching, sword-shaped leaves that are typically green or bronze-red, adding visual interest to gardens and landscapes. With a more restrained size compared to some larger New Zealand Flax varieties, Jack Spratt is well-suited for smaller garden spaces and container plantings. Drought-tolerant and adaptable, this flax cultivar thrives in well-draining soil and under full to partial sun exposure. Its architectural form and distinctive foliage make it a popular choice for modern landscaping, providing texture and color in a variety of outdoor settings.
Botanical Name
Phormium ‘Jack Spratt’
Also Known As
New Zealand Hemp | 新西兰棕麻
Specifications
Plant Type
Native From
USDA Zone
Light Needs
Watering Needs
Leaves
Life Cycle
Avg. Mature Size
Growth Rate
Bloom Time
Flower Color
Shrub
Australia, New Zealand
9 – 11
Partial – Full Sun
Regularly
Evergreen
Perennial
18″ Tall and 18″ Wide
Fast
NA
Reddish / Bronze
