How to Grow and Care for New Zealand Flax - The Spruce
2022年4月28日 · Learn to grow New Zealand flax (Phormium tenax), a colorful, sword-leafed perennial plant popular in containers and as garden focal points.
Phormium tenax - Wikipedia
Phormium tenax (called flax in New Zealand English; harakeke in Māori; New Zealand flax [1] [2] outside New Zealand; and New Zealand hemp [1] in historical nautical contexts) is an evergreen perennial plant native to New Zealand and Norfolk Island that is an important fibre plant and a popular ornamental plant. [3]
How to Plant and Grow New Zealand Flax - Better Homes & Gardens
2024年6月21日 · With its striking lance-shaped leaves in bold colors, New Zealand flax is often used as an alternative to ornamental grass where more texture and a dash of color are desired. This low-maintenance, heat-loving plant is an evergreen perennial in Zones 9-11 and grown as an annual in cooler climates.
Phormium tenax (New Zealand Flax) - Gardenia
A stunning focal point for the garden, Phormium tenax (New Zealand Flax) is a very ornamental and robust evergreen perennial featuring a basal rosette of rigid, sword-shaped, upright leaves up to 10 ft. long (3 m), ranging from green to bronze to chocolate-brown. Some cultivars produce variegated leaves, beautifully striped or edged with pink ...
New Zealand Flax Plant Information - The Plant Company
The toughest flax is Phormium tenax, also known as New Zealand Flax or Harakeke. It is a native New Zealand plant that is known for its ability to thrive in a wide range of conditions, including cold, wind, and coastal environments. It is also relatively low-maintenance and easy to care for.
Phormium Tenax Guide: How to Plant & Care for “New Zealand Flax”
2023年7月26日 · If you’re looking for an aesthetically pleasing, tropical-looking, easy to care for, hardy, evergreen, and versatile plant to add to your outdoor landscape or indoor terrarium, consider New Zealand flax (Phormium tenax). As the name suggests, this plant is native to New Zealand, where it is simply referred to as “flax”.
Caring For New Zealand Flax Plant - Gardening Know How
2021年3月29日 · New Zealand flax plant information indicates that tubular, showy flowers appear on erect stems but only in their native region and rarely in greenhouse care. New Zealand flax plants offer architectural interest but are not winter hardy and should be brought indoors for winter in most climates.
Phormium tenax Purpureum Group (New Zealand Flax)
Adding majesty to the garden year-round, Phormium tenax Purpureum Group (New Zealand Flax) is a very ornamental and robust evergreen perennial featuring a basal rosette of dark purple, strap-shaped leaves up to 6 ft. in length (2 m), that gracefully arch over toward the tips.
New Zealand Flax Care: Growing the Sword-Like Phormium Tenax
New Zealand Flax Care: Growing the Sword-Like Phormium Tenax. The bold look of the New Zealand Flax, Phormium tenax [FOR-mee-um TEN-aks] helps add a dramatic touch using potted plants for patio or balcony design. It features long, sword-shaped leaves that reach up to …
Phormium - RHS Gardening
Common name: New Zealand Flax. Phormiums are exotic-looking evergreen perennials. They offer striking, often highly-coloured sword-like leaves and slender flower spikes that rise above the foliage. While best grown in sunny borders and gravel gardens, they make great focal points in …