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Phormium Purpureum

Phormium cookianum purpurea (Purple Flax)

Phormium cookianum Purpurea is a variety of Flax that long and sword-like, purple leaves. This variety typically grows to 1.5 m tall and the same wide with a tidy and compact habit. Phormium cookianum Purpurea makes a fantastic addition to mixed plantings and borders, using in coastal gardens, planting to accentuate water features such as ponds and streams, or growing 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

Phormium Purple Haze (Purple Flax Plant)

Phormium Purple Haze is a variety of Flax that produces long and broad, dark purple leaves. It grows with a tidy and compact habit to about 1.1 m tall and 1.3 m wide. Phormium Purple Haze makes a fantastic addition to mixed plantings, borders, and coastal gardens. It is commonly planted around water features as well as pool and barbecue areas along with other living areas.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Flaxes
Height: 1.10 m
Spread: 1.30 m
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Banks, Containers, Living areas, Parks, Ponds, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native
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Phormium cookianum purpurea (Purple Flax)

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