green new zealand flax
Green New Zealand flax is a timeless favourite for Kiwi gardens, blending bold architectural form with hardy, low-maintenance appeal. With its striking upright leaves in shades of vibrant green, this native plant—also known as Phormium—brings instant texture and year-round colour to landscapes large and small. Perfect for everything from modern urban spaces to traditional rural gardens, green New Zealand flax is loved for its resilience, adaptability, and outstanding visual presence.
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 'Pepe' (Dwarf Flax)
Phormium Pepe is a smaller variety of Flax that produces narrow and sword-like, bright green leaves. It typically grows to just 45 cm tall and the same wide with a tidy and compact habit. Phormium Pepe is a versatile plant that makes a fantastic addition to mixed plantings, border plantings, water features, coastal gardens, or outdoor living areas.
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