Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Phormium tenax,Phormium cookianum
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cliffs, Mountain Slopes
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Pink
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Green, Pink
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Pink
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Insignificant
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Anaesthesia
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Burns, Skin irritation
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap
Flowers
Other Uses
Container
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PHORMIUM 'Apricot Queen'
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
New Zealand Flax
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
New Zealand flax
Chionodoxa
In German
Neuseeländer Flachs
Chionodoxa
In French
lin de Nouvelle-Zélande
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
New Zealand flax
Chionodoxa
In Greek
New Zealand flax
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
espadana, linho-da-Nova-Zelândia
Chionodoxa
In Polish
Nowa Zelandia lnu
Chionodoxa
In Latin
New Zealand flax
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Platyhelminthes
Family
Agavaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
phormium
Chionodoxa
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Hemerocallidoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of New Zealand Flax and Chionodoxa
Wondering what are the properties of New Zealand Flax and Chionodoxa? We provide you with everything About New Zealand Flax and Chionodoxa. New Zealand Flax doesn't have thorns and Chionodoxa doesn't have thorns. Also New Zealand Flax does not have fragrant flowers. New Zealand Flax has allergic reactions like Anaesthesia and Chionodoxa has allergic reactions like Anaesthesia. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of New Zealand Flax and Chionodoxa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of New Zealand Flax and Chionodoxa
Season and care of New Zealand Flax and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about New Zealand Flax and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. New Zealand Flax season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chionodoxa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for New Zealand Flax is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for New Zealand Flax is Acidic, Neutral and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
New Zealand Flax and Chionodoxa Physical Information
New Zealand Flax and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. New Zealand Flax height is 121.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of New Zealand Flax and Chionodoxa are as follows:
New Zealand Flax flower color: Orange
New Zealand Flax leaf color: Yellow, Green and Pink
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of New Zealand Flax and Chionodoxa
Care of New Zealand Flax and Chionodoxa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. New Zealand Flax pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chionodoxa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer New Zealand Flax needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.