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Phormium Tenax Purpureum

Phormium tenax purpurea

Phormium purpurea

Phormium tenax Purpurea is a variety of Flax that produces long and broad, purple leaves. This variety typically grows to 1.5 m tall and the same wide with a tidy and compact habit. Phormium tenax Purpurea is commonly added to a mixed planting, used in border, grown as an informal hedge, planted around water features, added to coastal gardens, or planted around outdoor living areas.

  • Suited to regions:
    All regions
  • Plant type:
    Flaxes
  • Height:
    1.20 m
  • Spread:
    1.20 m
  • Flowering time:
    Summer
  • Tolerances:
    Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wet, Wind
  • Garden uses:
    Banks, Containers, Living areas, Ponds, Pool areas
  • Garden styles:
    Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Native

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