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Phormium 'Dusky Maiden' - Dusky Maiden New Zealand Flax

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Phormium 'Dusky Maiden' is a captivating perennial, earning prominent recognition as the Dusky Maiden New Zealand Flax. This horticultural showstopper envelops the greenscape with an explosion of bluish-green, sword-like leaves, gloriously edged with rich-bronze margins. Towering up to 6 feet tall, this remarkable addition stunningly enhances gardens with an impressive architectural silhouette. Remarkable for its resilient nature, this plant thrives in a spectrum of soil types and weather conditions, flourishing under the generous warmth of full sun, while demonstrating admirable adaptability in partial shade. With low water requirements once established, this hardy perennial makes gardening a dream for those seeking an enduring, yet exotic appeal. Come summer, the Dusky Maiden raises the specter with its display of tubular red flowers, adding not only a dash of vibrant color, but also welcoming a delicate flurry of birds and bees. This dynamic, all-year-round spectacle is perfect for planting in sprawling borders, compact containers or coastal gardens, offering an extraordinary fusion of versatility, elegance, and minimal maintenance.

  • Size: Up to 6 feet tall
  • Flowers: Tubular red flowers in summer
  • Foliage: Bluish-green sword-like leaves adorned with rich-bronze margins
  • Water usage: Low once established
  • Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade
  • Architectural Form: Striking architectural presence with upright, sword-shaped leaf blades
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