Phormium tenax Merlot

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. The leaves are strappy and maintain year-round presence. Commonly used in landscape designs for structural form and textural contrast, it is suitable for planting in garden beds, borders, or as a feature in mixed plantings. Grows to approx. 2m H x 2m W.