flax grass plant
The flax grass plant is a striking, versatile choice for New Zealand gardens. With its sword-like leaves, architectural form, and hardy nature, the flax grass plant (commonly referring to New Zealand’s native Phormium species) is perfect for adding structure, year-round colour, and texture to your landscape. Available in a wide range of sizes and vibrant hues, flax grass plants are an iconic option that thrive in both urban and rural settings. Whether you’re refreshing a coastal property, creating a modern courtyard feature, or looking for low-maintenance mass planting, flax grass plants deliver unrivalled impact with minimal fuss.
Phormium 'Green Dwarf'
Phormium 'Green Dwarf', also known as Dwarf Green Flax, is a compact, tidy New Zealand flax cultivar with lush, bright green, strap-like leaves. It forms a clump around 40–60 cm tall and wide, making it perfect for edging, borders, pots, or mass planting. Hardy and low-maintenance, it thrives in full sun to part shade and tolerates wind, coastal exposure, and dry conditions once established. Its neat form and vibrant colour suit both modern and native-style landscapes.
From $8.50
Phormium 'Surfer Bronze'
Phormium 'Surfer Bronze' is a compact and stylish New Zealand native flax with narrow, upright leaves in rich bronze tones. This striking ornamental flax is perfect for adding colour contrast and texture to modern and traditional gardens. Its tidy, clump forming habit makes it suitable for smaller spaces, borders, and pots. Hardy, low maintenance, and versatile, Phormium 'Surfer Bronze' is a reliable plant that thrives in a wide range of NZ garden conditions.
From $12.95
