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Phormium tenax 'Mat's Merlot'


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Phormium 'Mat's Merlot' has leaves that are dark maroon on top and a smoky green below.


Description:
Phormium 'Mat's Merlot' has leaves that are dark maroon on top and a smoky green below. Grow in full sun to achieve the most intense colour. The foliage is upright with gracefully arching tips creating an elegant accent to about 3-4 feet tall and wide. New Zealand flax are some of the best plants for adding exclamation points of drama in the garden and containers.


Common Name: New Zealand Flax

Family: Asphodelaceae (The Asphodel Family)

Zone Hardiness: 8-11

Light: Full Sun, Part Sun

Height: 2-4'

Width: 3-5'

Primary Bloom Colour: Red

Secondary Bloom Colour:

Class: Evergreen

Type: Perennial

Bloom Time:

Soil Moisture: Dry, Average

Stem Colour:

Fragrance: No

Berries:

Benefits: Hummingbirds

Deer Resistant: Yes

BC Native: No

Native Habitat: Occurs near shores in New Zealand.

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Geogrpahical Origin: Asia and the Pacific - Australasia

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