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Phormium Black Adder™

Download the plant bio in Microsoft Word format: Tesselaar Plant Bio: Phormium Black Adder.

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'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.

Phormium Black Adder

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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