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    Phormium 'Midnight'

    Also Known As

    • New Zealand Flax

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 8a-10b

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    Phormium 'Midnight' plant details

    Phormium 'Midnight' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun and even moisture - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Phormium 'Midnight'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asphodelaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Phormium 'Midnight'

    USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Smaller phormium with brighter red margins.

    By: Thompson's Nursery

    Gardening facts about Phormium 'Midnight' plant

    How to Grow Phormium 'Midnight'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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