The tender perennial Phormium tenax 'Atropurpureum' (New Zealand flax) produces showy and bright red blossoms during mid summer. This plant is clump forming and has showy, matte, bold textured and evergreen foliage that is bright red and dark fuchsia in colour. Phormium tenax 'Atropurpureum' (New Zealand flax) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses
Border, container, foundation and specimen.
Special Characteristics
Birds are attracted to Phormium tenax 'Atropurpureum' . Phormium tenax 'Atropurpureum' is tolerant of drought.
Cautions
With its fast growth rate, Phormium tenax 'Atropurpureum' (New Zealand flax) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. Be advised that Phormium tenax 'Atropurpureum' (New Zealand flax) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.
