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New Zealand Flax

Stiff, vertical, swordlike leaves occasionally give rise to bronze-red tubular flowers on strong stems. An excellent container or accent plant.

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Plant Details

  • Common name

    New Zealand Flax

  • Botanical name

    Phormium tenax

  • Variety

    na

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 9 (20°F) to USDA Zone 11 (40°F).

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    2-6' (0.5-2 m)

  • Habit

    Clumping

  • Feed

    Biweekly

  • Water

    Weekly during dry spells

  • Bloom Time

    No Bloom

  • Maintenance

    Mulch to reduce weeds