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Black New Zealand Flax

Large Black Rage Phormium in a garden with black foliage.

Phormium Black Rage (Black Flax)

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Phormium Black Rage is a dwarf Flax that produces smoky, dark grey foliage. It grows to 80 cm tall and the same wide in full sun on a well-drained site. Phormium Black Rage is a versatile plant that is used in mixed plantings, borders, coastal gardens, and planted around pool and other outdoor living areas.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Flaxes
Height: 80 cm
Spread: 80 cm
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wet, Wind
Garden uses: Banks, Borders, Containers, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Riparian
Phormium Platts Black with black leaves in a garden.

Phormium Platts Black

Phormium Platts Black is a variety of Flax that produces long and broad, sword-like leaves that are coloured chocolate-black. This variety typically grows to 1.3 m tall and the same wide with a tidy and compact habit. Phormium Platts Black is a versatile plant that makes a fantastic addition to mixed plantings, borders, and coastal gardens. It is commonly planted around water features, pool and barbecue areas, and other living areas.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Flaxes
Height: 1.30 m
Spread: 1.30 m
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wet, Wind
Garden uses: Banks, Living areas, Parks, Ponds, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Riparian
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