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Phormium tenax 'Dusky Chief'

Dusky Chief New Zealand Flax

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Description

New Zealand Flax is an excellent accent plant for the garden. Evergreen leaves are long, narrow, and grow upright. Clusters of flowers grow on spikes above the foliage in late spring and summer. 'Dusky Chief' will reach 3'-5' tall and wide. It has beautiful leaves 2"-3" wide with reddish leaves and gray undersides. This plant just glows when backlit. Tolerates coastal conditions.

 

Sun

Full, Shade

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Move turf away form sidewalks and pavement.

Instead plant shrubs or groundcovers next to the pavement, and water with low-flow drip or bubbler system to eliminate runoff from turf sprinklers