flax lily 'Black Adder'
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An evergreen perennial forming a clump of upright to slightly arching, strap-shaped, dark reddish-purple leaves to 1.2m high and wide. Mature plants may produce panicles of red flowers in late simmer
Scientific classification
- Species
- flax lily 'Black Adder' (Phormium 'Black Adder')
- Genus
- Phormium
- Family
- Asphodelaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of flax lily 'Black Adder'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of flax lily 'Black Adder'
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flax lily 'Black Adder' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningDead or damaged leaves may be removed in the spring
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in spring
Growing
GrowingGrows 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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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)
Pests
May be susceptible to phormium mealybug
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