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