phormium cookianum green
Phormium cookianum green, also known as Mountain Flax or Wharariki, is a stunning native New Zealand plant prized for its lush, upright green foliage and graceful, arching form. Perfect for adding a touch of wild elegance to both contemporary and traditional garden designs, this versatile flax offers year-round structure, hardy resilience, and unique visual texture. Whether used as a specimen plant, mass-planted for ground cover, or incorporated into low-maintenance landscapes, Phormium cookianum green is a favourite among landscapers and home gardeners alike.
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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- Suited to regions:
All regions - Plant type:
Flaxes - Height:
1.50 m - Spread:
1.50 m - Flowering time:
Summer - Tolerances:
Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wet, Wind - Garden uses:
Banks, Living areas, Ponds - Garden styles:
Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Modern, Native, Riparian
