A clump-forming perennial with upright narrow, rigid leaves (its relative Phormium cookianum tends to have drooping leaves), dark purple above blue-green beneath, and dull red flowers in summer. Looks superb alongside a stream or pond. Pull off dead leaves when needed to keep the plant tidy.
Phormium tenax Purpureum Group
New Zealand flax
Details
| Aspect | Sun or part shade |
| Flower Colour | Red |
| Flowering Period | Jun | Jul | Aug |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Goes Well With | Astilbe, Lythrum, Rodgersia |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Hardiness | Fully hardy |
| Height | 2.5m |
| Soil | Rich and fertile |
| Spread | 2.5m |
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