phormium licorice and lime
Phormium 'Licorice and Lime' is a striking New Zealand flax revered for its bold, architectural foliage and dynamic colour palette. With ribbons of deep chocolate-brown edged in bright lime green, this compact variety creates excellent contrast in contemporary gardens, urban landscapes, and mixed plantings. Not only is Phormium 'Licorice and Lime' a low-maintenance choice for New Zealand gardens, but it’s also remarkably hardy and tolerant of coastal conditions, frost, and dry spells. Whether used as a statement plant, coastal feature, or mass-planted for textural effect, this phormium variety brings year-round interest to any outdoor space.
Phormium 'Licorice and Lime'
Phormium 'Licorice and Lime' is a striking New Zealand flax admired for its unique foliage combination of dark licorice coloured leaves highlighted with vibrant lime green margins. This evergreen plant provides year round colour, texture, and architectural structure, making it a standout feature in contemporary and traditional landscapes. Its upright arching foliage creates strong visual contrast and adds interest to garden spaces throughout the year. Phormium 'Licorice and Lime' is hardy, low maintenance, and ideal for borders, containers, coastal gardens, and feature plantings throughout New Zealand.
- Suited to regions:
All regions - Plant type:
Flaxes - Height:
80 cm - Spread:
80 cm - Tolerances:
Coastal, Hardy, Wind - Garden uses:
Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas - Garden styles:
Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native
