liquid-img

customer care

IRWD Logo Image
December 21, 2024 6:01AM
December 21, 2024 6:01AM
liquid-img

customer care

Phormium tenax 'Atropurpureum'

+ Add

New Zealand Flax, Purple

 
Plant photo of: Olea europaea
Previous Photo     Next Photo
Information by:         Photographer:

 

Description

Phormium tenax 'Atropurpureum' is an evergreen perennial. Big, dramatic plant composed of many swordlike, stiffly vertical leaves can reach 5' tall. Leaves are purple red.Flowers stems reach high above leaves, bearing clusters of 1"-2" blossoms in dark red.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Design Styles

Seascape, Tropical

 

Accenting Features

Specimen

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Bank, Background, Foundation, Patio

 

Special Uses

Container

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change sprinklers to drip around shrubs and trees and reduce water use nearly 60%. To learn how go to www.sustainablesm.org/landscape.