Botanical Name: Common Names:
Phormium tenax Candy Apple New Zealand Flax,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Grasses, Strappy & Tufting Clumping
Description:
New Zealand Flax is an exotic evergreen perennial grass or strappy plant with a robust, upright, clumping habit. Flowers are insignificant, with foliage providing the main visual interest. Leaves are broad and strap-like, forming dense clumps. Commonly used in landscape designs for structural planting, mass plantings, and as a feature in garden beds. Suitable for coastal gardens and public spaces due to its hardy form. Grows to approx. 1–2m H x 1–2m W.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Well Drained
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