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MAT'S MERLOT NEW ZEALAND PHLAX
Phormium tenax 'Mat's Merlot'
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Eco gallon Potted
(SKU: 16780)
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List Price $43.00 Per Plant In Stock
Hardiness Zone: 7-9 · Mature Height: 4-6 Feet · Mature Spread: 4-6 Feet
Buy Mat's Merlot New Zealand Phlax online. This dark reddish-brown leafed ornamental grass definitely highlights the landscape! Each dark-colored blade also has a dark purplish-green back that further accents its appearance. This upright grower can start to arch as leaves get longer, and it's an excellent specimen and mass planting grass. Extremely drought and heat tolerant, too!
Family: Asphodelaceae · Common Name: New Zealand Flax
FREE with every plant purchased:
- The Sooner Guarantee: For details, click here!
- A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year.
- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
- Planting and Care Instruction brochure.
- Catalogs of new and exciting plant brands, such as Garden Debut® and Proven Winners®.
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MAT'S MERLOT NEW ZEALAND PHLAX Plant Characteristics
Cultural Information*
| • | Leaf Scorch - High Resistance |
| • | Leaf Spot - Moderate Resistance |
| • | Powdery Mildew - High Resistance |
| • | Root Rot - Moderate Resistance |
Growth Rate*
| • | Fast |
Leaf Color Fall*
| • | Purple/Brilliant Purple |
Leaf Color Spring*
| • | Purple |
Leaf Color Summer*
| • | Purple |
Leaf Color Winter*
| • | Beige/Brown |
Leaf Type*
| • | Deciduous/Herbaceous |
Nature Assets*
| • | Deer Resistant |
Plant Type*
| • | Ornamental Grass |
Preferred Soil Conditions*
| • | Adapts Well to Most Soil Types |
| • | Average |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Moist |
| • | Prefers Low pH (Acidic Soils) |
| • | Salt Tolerant |
| • | Tolerates Low pH (Acidic Soils) |
| • | Well-Drained |
Propagation Methods*
| • | Cuttings or Divisions |
Season of Interest*
| • | Early Spring |
| • | Fall |
| • | Late Spring/Early Summer |
| • | Late Summer/Early Autumn |
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |
| • | Summer Flowering |
| • | Winter |
| • | Year-Round |
Uses*
| • | Accent Plant |
| • | Border Plant |
| • | Erosion Control |
| • | Landscape Specimen |
| • | Mass Planting |
| • | Near Water Gardens or Ponds |
| • | Rock Gardens |
| • | Under Power Lines |
Exposure (Short)
| • | Full Sun |
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MAT'S MERLOT NEW ZEALAND PHLAX Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
Grasses are easy to grow and adapt to most conditions. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer.
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