Phormium Seeds - Purpureum
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
7 - 10
HEIGHT
60 inches
FOLIAGE COLOR
Purple
FLOWER COLOR
Orange
SOIL REQUIREMENT
pH 5.6 - 6.5
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
MOISTURE REQUIREMENTS
Grows in dry, moist, or even wet soils
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
7 - 10
HEIGHT
60 inches
FOLIAGE COLOR
Mix
SOIL REQUIREMENT
pH 5.6 - 6.5
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
MOISTURE REQUIREMENTS
Grows in dry, moist, or even wet soils
About...
Phormium Tenax (New Zealand Flax Purpureum) - Upright wide, purple bronze foliage, provides a stunning focal point for any landscaping project for the garden or pots. Hummingbirds love to feed on orange nectar-rich blossoms. Phormiums are salt tolerant making them ideal for planting in coastal areas.MORE PHORMIUM OPTIONS
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
65 - 70F
TEMPERATURE
AVERAGE GERM TIME
AVERAGE GERM TIME
Germination is uneven over 1 - 6 months
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
1/8th inch
SOWING RATE
2 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
48 inches
Phormium Tenax (New Zealand Flax Purpureum) - Upright wide, purple bronze foliage, provides a stunning focal point for any landscaping project for the garden or pots. Hummingbirds love to feed on orange nectar-rich blossoms. Phormiums are salt tolerant making them ideal for planting in coastal areas.
Native to New Zealand, Phormium tenax grows large tufts of broad, sword-shaped, stiffly ascending leaves. It does best in moderate climates and is a perfect companion for palms, bamboos and tree ferns. It is extremely tolerant of wind and can take coastal exposure as well as light freezes. The Purple New Zealand Flax may take a while to grow from seeds, but it will be worth your efforts.