Phormium plant named ‘BLONDIE’

Abstract

A new cultivar of Phormium plant named ‘BLONDIE’ that is characterized by pronounced arching habit and leaves which are long and narrow and strongly reflexed. The leaves of ‘BLONDIE’ are variegated, consisting of predominantly cream colored leaf blades within bands of green which are themselves bordered by thin greyed-purple outer margins. ‘BLONDIE’ has a multiplication rate between six-fold and eight-fold in each season and is hardy to USDA Zone 7. No flowers have been observed on mature plants of ‘BLONDIE’ to date. In combination these traits set ‘BLONDIE’ apart from all other existing varieties of Phormium known to the inventor.

The invention claimed is: 
     
       1. A new and distinct cultivar of  Phormium  plant named ‘BLONDIE’ as described and illustrated herein.