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Phormium tenax Chieftain

Botanical Name
Phormium tenax Chieftain
Common Names
New Zealand Flax,
New Zealand Flax is an exotic evergreen perennial grass or strappy plant with a robust, upright, clumping habit. It produces red flowers and has long, strap-like foliage. Commonly used in landscape designs for structural planting and as a feature in garden beds, it is also suitable for mass planting in larger spaces. Grows to approx. 2m H x 2m W.
Botanical Name: Common Names:
Phormium tenax Chieftain 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. It produces red flowers and has long, strap-like foliage. Commonly used in landscape designs for structural planting and as a feature in garden beds, it is also suitable for mass planting in larger spaces. Grows to approx. 2m H x 2m W.

Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 1-2m

Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Well Drained