Phormium 'Platt's Black' – New Zealand Flax
Phormium 'Platt's Black' – New Zealand Flax
Plant Profile
Phormium 'Platt's Black' – New Zealand Flax
Phormium 'Platt's Black' (syn. P. colensoi, cookianum) – New Zealand Flax, Flax Lily
A stunning evergreen perennial perfect for pool sides, windbreaks, containers, and borders! This exceptional vigorous plant features dramatic drooping deep purple-black foliage that creates a bold architectural statement in your garden. Native to New Zealand, this reliable performer offers exceptional tolerance for heat, deer, drought, coastal winds, salt spray, and poor soil, making it perfect for low-maintenance landscapes. With its striking dark foliage and versatile water requirements, this plant is excellent for adding year-round color and texture to pool sides, windbreaks, containers, and borders.
Key Features:
- Evergreen perennial
- Heat, deer, drought, coast winds, salt spray, and poor soil tolerant – perfect for low-maintenance gardens
- Drooping deep purple-black foliage creates dramatic display
- Native to New Zealand
- Vigorous growth habit
- Excellent for pool sides, windbreaks, pots, and borders
- Bold architectural form adds year-round interest
- Versatile water requirements
- Graceful drooping growth habit
Growing Details:
Height: 2.5 feet
Exposure: Sun to light shade | Water: Can vary
USDA Hardiness Zone: 8
Plant Details
Everything you need to grow it well.
Shipping Information
Plants ship early in the week to help protect plant health and minimize unnecessary weekend transit. Each order is watered before shipment, packed carefully, and prepared for safe nationwide delivery.
Wholesale Availability
Wholesale and project pricing is available for landscapers, designers, contractors, garden centers, and qualified trade buyers. Larger quantities and project sourcing may be available depending on current nursery inventory.