Phormium Black Adder™ PP20451

Scientific Name: Phormium 'Fit01'

Also Known As

Phormium colensoi 'Black Adder'
Phormium cookianum 'Black Adder'
Black Adder Mountain Flax
Black Adder New Zealand Flax

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3'
W: 3'

planting zones

8a-10b

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Phormium Black Adder™ PP20451 plant details

Phormium Black Adder™ PP20451 is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with black and purple foliage. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - low water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phormium Black Adder™ PP20451

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asphodelaceae
Foliage: evergreen black and purple
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 FT tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phormium Black Adder™ PP20451

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer, heat and seaside / salt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Thanks to Pat Fitzgerald, the dashing Irish plantsman who brought us the studly Ceanothus ‘Tuxedo,’ we bring you another tall, dark & handsome new introduction – Phormium ‘Black Adder.’ Discovered during the tissue culture process as a spontaneous sport of Phormium ‘Platt’s Black,’ this darker, more vigorous “New Zealand Flax” grows to 3’x3’, with long, sword-like leaves that are pendulous at the tips. Tolerant of many soil types, heat & clay, plus it’s great in coastal gardens & containers. What will Pat come up with next? We’re hoping he can breed us a black leaved, summer flowering tree Dahlia, but, you know, no pressure!