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Phormium 'Amazing Red'

Also Known As

Amazing Red New Zealand Flax

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 18"-24"
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

8b-11

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Phormium 'Amazing Red' plant details

Phormium 'Amazing Red' is an evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with chocolate and red foliage. In spring and summer red flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phormium 'Amazing Red'

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: asphodelaceae
Foliage: evergreen chocolate and red
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phormium 'Amazing Red'

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, seaside / salt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 8. Narrow Sword kile leaves. Dark redish brown

By: Little Prince of Oregon

A smaller selection that grows to only 12-18" with dark burgundy-red foliage. This is an excellent container subject especially when combined with low, gray-leafed trailing perennials like Geranium harveyi. Hardy to 20F.