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Black Adder™ Phormium
Black Adder™ Phormium

BLACK ADDER™ phormium - Compact to 3 ft with darkest foliage in phormiums

Black Adder™ Phormium

BLACK ADDER™ phormium - Rich dark leafed phormium, this compact variety grows to around 3ft only.

Introduction

Black Adder is a fantastic, deep burgundy/black colored Phormium. It is easy to grow and tolerates most locations without affecting growth or ornamental appeal.

Black Adder is ideal for containers and borders where a striking feature plant is required to set off lighter colored plants or ornamental containers.  As it matures, it forms an elegant semi-upright mound.  The glossy dark foliage becomes pendulous at the tips.

Key Features

  • Striking deep burgundy colored leaves
  • An excellent container or accent plant

Suggested Uses

Ideal for containers or borders

Growth Habit

Upright

Mature Height

Grows to 3-4ft tall

Mature Width

3' wide

Spacing

Space 18" apart

Hardiness

Hardy in USDA zone 8 to USDA zone 11

Foliage

Deep purple leaves

Light Needs

Plant in full sun

Water Needs

Water 2-3 times per week until established

 

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