Phormium tenax Purpureum Group (New Zealand Flax)

Adding majesty to the garden year-round, Phormium tenax Purpureum Group (New Zealand Flax) is a very ornamental and robust evergreen perennial featuring a basal rosette of dark purple, strap-shaped leaves up to 6 ft. in length (2 m), that gracefully arch over toward the tips. The architectural and richly colored foliage is topped in summer with a dramatic flowering stalk, up to 10 ft. high (3 m), bearing panicles of tubular, red flowers which attract nectar-seeking birds. Native to New Zealand, Phormium tenax is primarily grown for its attractive foliage and makes a stunning focal point in the garden. Most plants do not flower until they are fully mature.

• Adds architectural height to the garden and grows up to 4-6 ft. high and wide (120-180 cm).
• Winner of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society
• Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Salt and drought tolerant.
• Deer and rabbit resistant
• Great for beds and borders, city gardens, coastal gardens, gravel gardens or Mediterranean gardens. Excellent as container plant!
• Virtually disease free. Watch for mealybug
• Propagate by seed sown in spring or by division in spring
• Remove dead or damaged leaves in the spring