Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Phormium tenax,Phormium cookianum
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cliffs, Mountain Slopes
Boggy areas, Fens, Fields, meadows, Swamps, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Orange
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Pink
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Green, Pink
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Pink
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize every year, Mulch, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Apple Maggot, Fall Webworm, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Insignificant
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Anaesthesia
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Burns, Skin irritation
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap
Fruits
Other Uses
Container
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PHORMIUM 'Apricot Queen'
ARONIA arbutifolia
Common Name
New Zealand Flax
Red Chokeberry
In Hindi
New Zealand flax
लाल Chokeberry
In German
Neuseeländer Flachs
Rote Apfelbeere
In French
lin de Nouvelle-Zélande
Red Chokeberry
In Spanish
New Zealand flax
rojo Chokeberry
In Greek
New Zealand flax
κόκκινο Chokeberry
In Portuguese
espadana, linho-da-Nova-Zelândia
Red Chokeberry
In Polish
Nowa Zelandia lnu
Red aronii
In Latin
New Zealand flax
arbutifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Agavaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hemerocallidoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of New Zealand Flax and Red Chokeberry
Season and care of New Zealand Flax and Red Chokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about New Zealand Flax and Red Chokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. New Zealand Flax season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Chokeberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for New Zealand Flax is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Chokeberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for New Zealand Flax is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
New Zealand Flax and Red Chokeberry Physical Information
New Zealand Flax and Red Chokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. New Zealand Flax height is 121.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Red Chokeberry height is 180.00 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of New Zealand Flax and Red Chokeberry are as follows:
New Zealand Flax flower color: Orange
New Zealand Flax leaf color: Yellow, Green and Pink
Red Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
- Red Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of New Zealand Flax and Red Chokeberry
Care of New Zealand Flax and Red Chokeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. New Zealand Flax pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Chokeberry pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, 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 Red Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.