Attractive fan shaped clumps of burgundy-bronze sword-like leaves make this plant a stunning accent. Useful for mass plantings, and textural accents. Fire resistant. Evergreen perennial.
Border, Container, Poolside, Seacoast Exposure, Very Wet Areas, Windbreak
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
Plant Attributes: |
Genus: |
Phormium |
Foliage: |
Evergreen |
Exposure/Light: |
Sun |
Moisture/Soil: |
Well Drained |
Bloom Time: |
Summer |
Bloom Color: |
Red |
Growth Habit/Shape: |
Clumping |
Growth Rate: |
Fast |
Hardiness: |
08 |