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Phormium tenax 'Black Pepe'
Small perennial with bronzy-black narrow leathery erect sword like leaves arranged in fans. Very tolerant of many soils and conditions. Chose good fertile well drained soil to get best results.
Genus
Phormium
Species
tenax
Cultivar
'Black Pepe'
Common name
Dwarf flax
Family name
Xanthorrhoeaceae
Place of origin
New Zealand
DETAILS
Height
50 cm
Width
50 cm
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types / Prefers good loamy soil
Moisture
Prefers even soil moisture / Soil must be well drained
Exposure
Grows in exposed or coastal sites. / Grows in sun or semi-shade / Will tolerate moderate frosts
Indigenous / Structure / Texture
Grasses, sedges and flaxes.
Category
Small, height less than 0.6 metres.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
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