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    Phormium tenax Purpureum Group

    Also Known As

    • Phormium tenax 'Atropurpureum'
    • Phormium tenax 'Purpureum'
    • Atropurpureum New Zealand Flax
    • Bronze New Zealand Flax

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 6'-8'
    • W: 4'-5'

    planting zones

    • 8a-10b

    Phormium tenax Purpureum Group plant details

    Phormium tenax Purpureum Group is a fast-growing broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with purple foliage. red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Phormium tenax Purpureum Group

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asphodelaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen purple
    Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
    Flowers: red blooms
    Uses: basket weaving, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Phormium tenax Purpureum Group

    USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    ?One of the most striking of plants for garden effect? (G.S. Thomas); in this variety the grey-green of 5-7' sword-like leaves is overlaid with a red-purple sheen; magnificent plum-blue flower stalks with reddish flowers rise above. S/M-D

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Phormium tenax Purpureum Group plant

    How to Grow Phormium tenax Purpureum Group

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • purple

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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    Zones

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    • even moisture - low
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    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - low
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    • sun - shade
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