Phormium cookianum 'Purpureum'
Also Known As
- Purpureum New Zealand Flax
Plant type
shrub, grass / grass like
size
- H: 4'-6'
- W: 4'-6'
planting zones
- 7a-11
Phormium cookianum 'Purpureum' plant details
Phormium cookianum 'Purpureum' is an evergreen grass (or grassy in appearance) or shrub with burgundy and chocolate foliage. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Phormium cookianum 'Purpureum'
- Plant type: grass (or grassy in appearance) or shrub
- Plant family: asphodelaceae
- Foliage: evergreen burgundy and chocolate
- Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Uses: award-winning, container plant, tropical-looking, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Phormium cookianum 'Purpureum'
- USDA Zones: 7a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer, heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Gossler Farms
Gardening facts about Phormium cookianum 'Purpureum' plant
How to Grow Phormium cookianum 'Purpureum'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- burgundy
- chocolate
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- grassy
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
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Zones
8a-11
Size
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Width: 3'-4'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - regular
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Zones
8a-11
Size
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Width: 4'-6'
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 3'-4'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - low
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 2'-4'
- sun - mostly sun
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Zones
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Size
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