flax lily 'Black Adder'

How to Grow and Care for flax lily 'Black Adder'

flax lily 'Black Adder' · Phormium 'Black Adder'

Grows best in fertile well-drained soil in full sun. May need the protection of a deep, dry winter mulch in northern and frost prone areas

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing flax lily 'Black Adder'

flax lily 'Black Adder'
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grows best in fertile well-drained soil in full sun. May need the protection of a deep, dry winter mulch in northern and frost prone areas

How to Water flax lily 'Black Adder'?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for flax lily 'Black Adder'?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for flax lily 'Black Adder'?

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What Soil Is Best for flax lily 'Black Adder'?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for flax lily 'Black Adder'?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize flax lily 'Black Adder'?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune flax lily 'Black Adder'?

Dead or damaged leaves may be removed in the spring

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How to Propagate flax lily 'Black Adder'?

Propagate by division in spring

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How to Transplant flax lily 'Black Adder'?

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How to Care for flax lily 'Black Adder' in Winter?

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How to Plant flax lily 'Black Adder'?

Grows best in fertile well-drained soil in full sun. May need the protection of a deep, dry winter mulch in northern and frost prone areas

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How to Repot flax lily 'Black Adder'?

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How to Harvest flax lily 'Black Adder'?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)

Pests

May be susceptible to phormium mealybug

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The Toxicity of flax lily 'Black Adder'

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Attributes of flax lily 'Black Adder'

Plant typeShrubs
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
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Scientific Classification

Species
Phormium 'Black Adder'
Genus
Phormium
Family
Asphodelaceae
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