The herbaceous perennial Phormium tenax (New Zealand flax) bears showy and bright red blossoms during mid-summer. This plant is clump forming and has showy, matte, bold textured and evergreen foliage that is light brown and greyish green in colour. Phormium tenax (New Zealand flax) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses
Bedding plant, border, container, foundation and specimen.
Special Characteristics
Birds are attracted to Phormium tenax . Phormium tenax is tolerant of drought.
Cautions
With its fast growth rate, Phormium tenax (New Zealand flax) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. Be advised that Phormium tenax (New Zealand flax) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control.
