Shopping for a full project?

Send your list instead
Photo for Phormium tenax (New Zealand Flax)Photo for Phormium tenax (New Zealand Flax)Photo for Phormium tenax (New Zealand Flax)Photo for Phormium tenax (New Zealand Flax)Photo for Phormium tenax (New Zealand Flax)

Phormium tenax - New Zealand Flax

Add item to quote to see pricing

Phormium tenax is a bold and versatile perennial, indigenous to New Zealand, and more commonly celebrated as the New Zealand Flax. This architectural marvel reaches up to 6 feet in height and features broad, sword-like leaves that gracefully arch in a colorful palette ranging from vibrant greens to deep burgundies. Come summertime, it amps up the drama, boasting tall, wiry stalks adorned with tubular red or yellow flowers that attract hummingbirds and other pollinators like a sylvan symphony. This robust yet elegant plant seamlessly acclimates to diverse environments. Whether you place it in full sun or partial shade, or even in the wind-prone coastal areas, it flourishes with moderate water use. Its timeless beauty and sturdy adaptability make the New Zealand Flax a striking statement in any garden or landscape design. Step out of the ordinary and let the New Zealand Flax sculptural allure transform your outdoor space into an oasis of dynamic color and form.

  • Size: Up to 6 feet tall
  • Flowers: Tubular red or yellow flowers on tall spikes in summer
  • Foliage: Long, arching leaves in colors ranging from deep green to burgundy
  • Water usage: Moderate
  • Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade
  • Adaptability: Withstands a variety of environments, including wind-prone coastal areas
  • Commonly purchased with Phormium tenax (New Zealand Flax)

    Photo for Muhlenbergia rigens (Deer Grass)

    Muhlenbergia rigens (Deer Grass)

    View
    Photo for Agave attenuata (Fox Tail Agave)

    Agave attenuata (Fox Tail Agave)

    View
    Photo for Rosmarinus officinalis 'Prostratus' (Trailing Rosemary)

    Rosmarinus officinalis 'Prostratus' (Trailing Rosemary)

    View
    Photo for Trachelospermum jasminoides (Star Jasmine)

    Trachelospermum jasminoides (Star Jasmine)

    View
    Photo for Chondropetalum tectorum (Small Cape Rush)

    Chondropetalum tectorum (Small Cape Rush)

    View
    Photo for Lantana montevidensis (Purple Trailing Lantana)

    Lantana montevidensis (Purple Trailing Lantana)

    View
    Photo for Lomandra longifolia 'Breeze' (Dwarf Mat Rush 'Breeze')

    Lomandra longifolia 'Breeze' (Dwarf Mat Rush 'Breeze')

    View
    Photo for Philodendron 'Xanadu' (Xanadu Philodendron)

    Philodendron 'Xanadu' (Xanadu Philodendron)

    View