Phormium ‘Dark Delight’

Dark Delight New Zealand Flax

Boething Treeland Farms grows over 1,000 varieties of trees, shrubs, perennials and specialty plants on 10 California nurseries to serve the wholesale landscape and nursery industries throughout the Western United States and beyond.

Plant Type: Perennials

Evergreen-Deciduous: Evergreen

Overall Mature Size: Medium

Also Grown As: Bush

Mature Height & Spread: 3-4' x 3-5'

Natural Growth Habit: Vase

Native To: New Zealand, Hybrid

Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Shade

Flower Color: Red

Bloom Time: Summer

Special Features: Attracts Bees / Attracts Birds / Cold Hardy / Colorful Foliage / Deer Resistant / Drought Resistant / Fire Resistant/Retardant / Hedge / Seacoast Conditions / Shade Tolerant

Container Sizes: #3

Sunset Garden Zones: 7-9, 14-24

USDA Hardiness Zone: 8-11

A Bit More

Phormium ‘Dark Delight’ is a compact, evergreen perennial featuring dark reddish-brown, slightly arching sword-like leaves. It thrives in full sun to light shade and requires moderate water until esablished. Use as an accent plant, for container gardening, as a screen or informal hedge. Cold hardy to 15°F. Fire retardant.

A Bit More

Phormium ‘Dark Delight’ is a compact, evergreen perennial featuring dark reddish-brown, slightly arching sword-like leaves. It thrives in full sun to light shade and requires moderate water until esablished. Use as an accent plant, for container gardening, as a screen or informal hedge. Cold hardy to 15°F. Fire retardant.