These spikes rise above the foliage of the plant
It is also commonly used in rock gardens and alpine gardens due to its ability to thrive in harsh
which ensures optimal growth and enhances the blue coloration of the needles
It is often used in shade gardens or as a ground cover under trees
Also appreciated for its attractive foliage and ornamental berries
Phormium tenax | New Zealand Flax - 100-130cm, 25lt 2ft-4ft | .9m-1.1m These spikes rise above thePhormium tenax, or New Zealand Flax, is a robust, clump forming, evergreen perennial with leathery, slightly arching, strap shaped, from grey green and bronze to chocolate brown leaves. Tubular, pink, orange, red or purple flowers appear sparsely on upright stems and bloom in summer. New Zealand flax thrives in average, medium moisture, well drained soils, in full sun to partial shade, but can grow in a wide range of soils, even poor ones, except wet