Phormium tenax 'Purpureum'

purple New Zealand flax

Family	Phormiaceae
Plant Type
Zone	USDA: 8a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H4 - H5 Australia: 2 - 3
Care Level	low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height	0.8 - 1.2 m (2.5 - 4 ft)
Spread	0.8 - 1.2 m (2.5 - 4 ft)
Light	full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture	average, well-drained
Soil Type	clay to sandy
Soil pH	acidic to alkaline

Description	The foliage is medium orange and black in colour and evergreen. A specimen plant, Phormium tenax 'Purpureum' (purple New Zealand flax) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses	Accent, border, container and specimen.
Special Characteristics	This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits.