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| Category: Perennial |
| Family: Phormiaceae (Phormiums) |
| Origin: New Zealand (Australasia) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Red/Purple Foliage: Yes |
| Bloomtime: Infrequent |
| Height: 3-4 feet |
| Width: 3-4 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Seaside: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 15-20° F |
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Phormium 'Dusky Chief' (New Zealand Flax) - New Zealand Flax cultivar that grows upright to 3-4 feet tall with 1 1/2" wide maroon red foliage that curves gracefully at tips. Older foliage turns more bronze colored. Plant in full sun to light shade. Can tolerate fairly dry conditions (coastal) but looks best with occasional to regular irrigation. Hardy to 15-20 F. Possibly root hardy below these temperatures but with severe foliage damage unless protected. A stable medium sized red flax. We have plants in the ground at the nursery for over ten years and they still have very dark foliage and are not over sized for the plantings. We have never seen this plant bloom. Described as early as 1969 in a New Zealand nursery catalog as being "dwarfish, black-purple, richly coloured".
This description of this plant is based on our research and our observations of it growing at the nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens. We always appreciate receiving feedback of any kind from those who have any additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or have additional cultural tips that would aid others growing Phormium 'Dusky Chief' .
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