buy phormium tenax
Looking to buy Phormium tenax for your garden or landscaping project? As New Zealand’s iconic flax – also known as Harakeke – Phormium tenax brings distinctive structure, bold colour, and native character to any space. With its upright, sword-like foliage reaching up to 2 metres tall, NZ Flax is an outstanding feature plant for gardens, commercial plantings, or restoration projects. Whether you're searching for a hardy, drought-tolerant accent or want to attract native birds, Phormium tenax fits the bill. Available now from our nursery, you’ll enjoy quality plants bred for performance and authentic NZ style.
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.
From $20.93
- Suited to regions:
All regions - Plant type:
Flaxes - Height:
2.00 m - Spread:
2.00 m - Flowering time:
Summer - Tolerances:
Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wet, Wind - Garden uses:
Banks, Living areas, Parks, Ponds, Pool areas, Specimen - Garden styles:
Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Riparian
