mountain flax plant
The mountain flax plant is a striking native of New Zealand, admired for its graceful arching leaves and resilience in a range of garden settings. Naturally elegant, this variety of flax brings soft texture and movement to landscapes, creating a connection to our country's wild, beautiful mountains. Whether mass-planted for dramatic effect or used as an accent, the mountain flax plant stands out for its versatility, low maintenance requirements, and value to both garden design and local ecosystems.
Phormium cookianum
Phormium cookianum, commonly known as Mountain Flax or Wharariki, is a graceful New Zealand native valued for its arching green leaves and tall flower spikes. It typically grows 1–1.5 metres tall and wide, making it ideal for borders, mass plantings, or coastal gardens. In summer, it produces yellow to orange tubular flowers that attract birds and pollinators. Hardy and tolerant of wind, salt, and poor soils, Wharariki thrives in full sun to part shade.
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Phormium 'Emerald Gem'
Phormium 'Emerald Gem' is a dwarf variety of Mountain Flax or Wharariki. It produces emerald-green leaves and grows to 60 cm tall and 70 cm wide in full sun on a well-drained site. This dwarf flax is often added to mixed plantings and borders, used in coastal gardens, planted to accentuate water features such as ponds and streams, or grown around pool and barbecue areas.
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