maori flax
Maori flax is one of New Zealand’s most iconic native plants, instantly recognisable by its sword-like leaves and dramatic form. Traditionally known as harakeke, Maori flax (genus Phormium) is deeply embedded in Aotearoa’s cultural heritage and natural landscapes. It's prized not only for its striking appearance, but also for its versatility in gardens and landscaping, where it provides bold texture, structure, and year-round interest. Whether you’re after a resilient feature plant, wish to attract native birds with stunning flax flowers, or want to embrace indigenous planting in your garden, Maori flax stands out as a true Kiwi classic.
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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Dianella Kentlyn
Dianella Kentlyn is a variety of the commonly known, Flax Lily, produces upright, strap-like leaves which are a rich, dark green with a blue undertone. Flower stems rise above the foliage through spring to bear masses of delicate, blue flowers which result in blue berries. It grows to 60 cm tall and 40 cm wide in full sun or partial shade. Dianella Kentlyn is commonly mass planted either as a groundcover or on a bank, included in borders or mixed plantings, planted around the base of large trees, grown around water features such as streams and ponds, or included in cottage gardens. This is a popular plant.
From $16.13
