New Zealand Flax Platts Black- Shades of deep chocolate-brown, burgundy, and near-black
New Zealand Flax Platts Black- Shades of deep chocolate-brown, burgundy, and near-black
New Zealand Flax Platts Black- Shades of deep chocolate-brown, burgundy, and near-black
New Zealand Flax Platts Black- Shades of deep chocolate-brown, burgundy, and near-black

New Zealand Flax Platts Black- Shades of deep chocolate-brown, burgundy, and near-black

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Platt's Black New Zealand Flax (Phormium 'Platt's Black') is an evergreen, clumping perennial prized for its dramatic, sword-shaped leaves in shades of deep chocolate-brown, burgundy, and near-black. Often used as an architectural focal point in borders or large containers, this compact cultivar is hardy to USDA Zones 8 through 11 and reaches a mature size of 3 to 4 feet tall and wide.

Available as extra large quart 

It tolerates temperatures down to roughly 15°F–20°F once established, though winter mulch or container overwintering is recommended in Zone 8. 

Thrives in full sun to partial shade. Full sun brings out the darkest near-black leaf coloration, while light afternoon shade protects the foliage in hot inland climates. It prefers well-drained soil and moderate, regular watering during its first year, becoming drought-tolerant and adaptable to coastal winds once established. Very adaptable and not picky, thriving in acidic, neutral, or alkaline soils as long as drainage is adequate. 
Can not ship to HI, NM or UT.

Free Shipping to most locations. We cannot ship larger boxes or boxes to AK, HI, APO, US Territories, or areas considered remote, without a freight surcharge.

If your temperature is warmer than 89 degrees or colder than 20 degrees, we will hold order until temperature improves. Please put your desired ship date in Special Instructions to Seller at checkout.

All plants are inspected for quality prior to shipment. Plants are rarely damaged in shipping, but if they are, please let us know right away so we can help. If there is any plant damage, take a photo of the package and plants. This will help us solve the problem.

 

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