nz native plants flax
Flax, or Phormium, is one of the most iconic NZ native plants, prized for its striking foliage, hardy nature, and deep cultural significance. If you’re searching for NZ native plants flax to enhance your home garden, landscape project, or eco-restoration scheme, you’re in the right place. Flax is celebrated for its resilience, architectural form, and year-round interest. Whether you want to create a dramatic feature, fill out a border, or attract native wildlife, flax offers a wealth of possibilities. Here, we explore why flax is a must-have NZ native, its many uses, and some top varieties to inspire your next planting project.
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 $18.23
Phormium 'Velvet Underground'
Phormium Velvet Underground is a colourful NZ native flax that features striking grey foliage with pink stripes. It grows as a very tidy clump to about 80 cm tall and the same wide. Phormium Velvet Underground is commonly added to mixed and border plantings, included in coastal gardens, planted around outdoor living areas, or maintained in a container.
From $20.93
