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Phormium tenax

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Phormium tenax, commonly known as flax or harakeke, produces erect, green, sword-like leaves. Harakeke grows as a clump to about 2 m tall and the same wide in full sun on a well-drained site. This NZ native flax is added to a mixed planting, planted along the edges of water features, used in coastal gardens, or included in riparian plantings.

  • Suited to regions:
    All regions
  • Plant type:
    Flaxes
  • Height:
    2.00 m
  • Spread:
    2.00 m
  • Flowering time:
    Summer
  • Tolerances:
    Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wet, Wind
  • Garden uses:
    Banks, Living areas, Parks, Ponds, Pool areas, Specimen
  • Garden styles:
    Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Riparian

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