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Products > Phormium 'Dwarf Burgundy'   Phormium 'Dwarf Burgundy' - New Zealand Flax Note: This plant is not currently for sale. This is an archive page preserved for informational use.   [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Perennial Family: Phormiaceae (~Xanthorrhoeaceae) Origin: New Zealand (Australasia) Evergreen: Yes Red/Purple Foliage: Yes Flower Color: Insignificant Bloomtime: Infrequent Height: 3-4 feet Width: 1-2 feet Exposure: Sun or Shade Seaside: Yes Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 15-20° F Phormium 'Dwarf Burgundy' (New Zealand Flax) - New Zealand Flax cultivar that grows to only 3 feet tall with slighly arching reddish brown leaves that age to bronze. 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. We received this smaller bronze flax from Forest Nursery in Los Osos, California. We discontinued growing this plant in 2009.  Information displayed on this page about  Phormium 'Dwarf Burgundy' is based on the research conducted about it in our library and from reliable online resources. We also note those observations we have made of this plant as it grows in the nursery's garden and in other gardens, as well how crops have performed in our nursery field. We will incorporate comments we receive from others, and welcome to hear from anyone who may have additional information, particularly if they share any cultural information that would aid others in growing it.     [MORE INFO]