New Zealand Grasses And Flax
Phormium tenax
Phormium tenax, commonly known as the NZ flax or Harakeke, is a flax plant that produces erect, green, sword-like leaves. Stems rise above the foliage in summer to bear twisted-looking flowers that result in black seed pods in autumn, and the nectar produced by the flowers attracts both birds and butterflies. Harakeke grows as a clump to about 2 m tall and the same wide, performing best when planted in full sun on a well-drained site. It is a popular landscape option that is also often used to contrast with other plant colours. Mass planting on a bank not only provides an outstanding display but is also excellent for helping to stabilise the soil.
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Phormium Pixie (Pixie Flax)
Phormium Pixie is a smaller variety of Flax that features sword-like leaves coloured pink and green. This variety typically grows to 50 cm tall and 70 cm wide with a tidy and compact habit. Phormium Pixie makes a fantastic addition to mixed plantings, borders, or coastal gardens, and is commonly planted around water features, pool and barbecue areas, or maintained in a pot.
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