Phormium tenax 'Atropurpureum' |
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Purplish N.Z. Flax |
Description
Phormium tenax 'Atropurpureum' is an evergreen perennial. Big, dramatic plant composed of many swordlike, stiffly vertical leaves, 6'-9' tall and 5" wide, in a fan pattern. Leaves are olive green and yellow. Flower stems reach high above foliage, bearing clusters of 1"-2" wide, dark red to yellow blossoms in summer.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Bronze, Grey Green, Yellow Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Low, Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Unparticular
Soil Condition
Poor
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Tropical
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Foundation, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Container
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.