Phormium Cookianum Purpureum
Phormium cookianum purpurea
Phormium cookianum 'Purpurea' is a variety of Flax with long, sword-like, purple leaves. This variety typically grows to 1.5 m tall and the same width, with a tidy and compact habit. Phormium cookianum 'Purpurea' makes a fantastic addition to mixed plantings and borders, and is well-suited for coastal gardens. It can also be used to accentuate water features, such as ponds and streams, or grown around pool and barbecue areas.
- Suited to regions:
All regions - Plant type:
Flaxes - Height:
1.50 m - Spread:
1.50 m - Flowering time:
Summer - Tolerances:
Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wet, Wind - Garden uses:
Banks, Living areas, Ponds, Pool areas - Garden styles:
Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Riparian
