Phormium ‘Black Adder’

Glossy black-purple foliage is upright. Darker and more purple than the parent, Platt’s Black. Extreme cold will kill leaves, plant grows back from roots.
height 3–4ft
width 2–3ft
tolerates Drought
water
needs		 Moderate
hardy
to		 0F
exposure Full Sun – Part Sun
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
origin Hybrid
sunset
zones		 7–9, 14–24

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP