New Zealand Flax

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Stiff, vertically twisting, burgundy leaves form attractive fan-shaped clumps. Fire resistant. Useful for edging and mass planting.

Companion Plants

Creeping Myrtle

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Creeping Myrtle

Lovely flowers complement glossy leaves. A reliable and attractive ground cover for difficult situations such as dry shade under trees and for erosion control on banks or slopes. Best performance when shaded from hot afternoon sun.

Tickseed

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Tickseed

Shining stars of the perennial garden, these abundantly blooming compact plants produce small daisylike flowers that may attract butterflies and songbirds to the garden. Combine with purple cranesbill, red bee balm and blue bachelor button for a fabulous blend of color and texture. Remove faded flowers for continuous bloom.

Salvia

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Salvia

Create a vivid floral display with spikes of lovely flowers in shades of blue, pink or white. Plant in cottage or wild gardens, in large groups to emphasize its color, or in mixed container gardens. An excellent complement to any garden setting. 

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Details

Common name

New Zealand Flax

Botanical name

Phormium

Variety

Jack Spratt

Zone

USDA 9 - 11

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Bloom time

No Bloom

Light

part sun

Height

12-24" (31-61 cm)

Habit

clumping

Water

weekly during dry spells

Feed

biweekly

Maintenance

keep weed-free