Common Name: Purple New Zealand Flax
Botanical Name: Phormium tenax 'Atropurpureum'
Hazard/Non-Hazardous: Plant leaves do contain cucurbitacins which can be poisonous if consumed by some animals & humans. Symptoms of toxication can be vomiting, diarrhea, gastrointestinal bleeding, or hypotension.
Medicinal Uses: None
Common Descriptions:
Drought Tolerant
Erosion Control
Evergreen
Frost Tolerant (15°F/-9°C)
Grass or Grass-Like
Herbaceous 
Average Width Growth: 2 Feet - 5 Feet
Average Height Growth: 6 Feet - 8 Feet
Average Years for Maximum Growth: 8 Years - 10 Years 
Plant Spacing: 5 Feet - 7 Feet
Hardy Zones: 7A - 11B
Sun Exposure: Partial Sun - Full Sun
Soil Moisture: Humid - Well Drained
Applicable Soil: Gromulch or Potting Soil
Blooming Seasons: Late Spring - Summer
Fertilizing Seasons: Early Spring - Summer
Applicable Fertilizer: All Purpose 4-4-4
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Nombre Común: Lino Morado de Nueva Zelanda
Nombre Botánico: Phormium tenax 'Atropurpureum'