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    Phormium 'Dusky Chief'

    Also Known As

    • New Zealand Flax

    Plant type

    perennial, grass / grass like

    size

    • H: 3'-4'
    • W: 3'-4'

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

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    Phormium 'Dusky Chief' plant details

    Phormium 'Dusky Chief' is an evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with blue and purple foliage. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun and even moisture - low water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Phormium 'Dusky Chief'

    Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
    Plant family: asphodelaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and purple
    Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Uses: container plant, showy, spiky

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Phormium 'Dusky Chief'

    USDA Zones: 8a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - low
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    One of the more striking flax, until recently scarcely available because of its habit of multiplying very slowly. This is a robust plant with 3-4" wide leaves of deep plum color and blue tinted undersides arching to 6' or more. A striking centerpiece especially because of the contrasting leaves. Same conditions as for other Phormiums though full sun creates the best color. Superb container plant. Best to dig and replant in container at least every 2 or 3 years to maintain vigor. Robust gallons. Xanthorrhoeaceae

    By: Cistus Nursery

    One of our favorites, with strong upright growth to 4' and dark, reddish bronze leaves that "weep" at the tips. Hardy to 20F.

    By: Native Sons

    VERY SHOWY! The upright sword-like leaves of this 4-5 footer are tinted with a deep wine-red; an eye-catching accent. Sun/Med-Dry/GdDrain

    By: Forestfarm

    This dark purple phormium will make a great accent in the perennial border with yellows, chartreuse foliage or other low growing plants.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Gardening facts about Phormium 'Dusky Chief' plant

    How to Grow Phormium 'Dusky Chief'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - low

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 4'-6'

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    Zones

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    Zones

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    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - low
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    Phormium 'Sundowner'

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    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

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    Size

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    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - low
    Photo of Phormium 'Sundowner' foliage by Secret Garden Growers
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