Phormium, New Zealand Flax 'Dark Delight'

Phormium

Family
Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Phormium (FOR-mee-um)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon
Dark/Black
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Fallbrook, California(5 reports)

Oakland, California

San Leandro, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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| October 2005 | positive

Wonderfully easy plant to grow. Very good looking in a large container all of its own. I have 3 spaced along the length of my side deck...Read More

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K
San Leandro, CA (Zone 9b) | September 2005 | positive

This is a 3 to 4 foot phormium that displays well in the landscape or in containers. The leaves, 1 to 2 inches wide, are slightly archi...Read More

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