(New Zealand flax) common New Zealand Perennial plants Phormium tenax and Phormium cookianum, known by the They are quite distinct from the plant known as flax (Linum sp.)
A great focal point
Phormium a very useful and colourful spiky plant that makes a cracking focal point in the garden or in containers. Its sword-like leaves shoot up from the base of the plant and varieties are available in shades of yellow, pink, red and bronze.
Many new varieties been released each year will always keep your interest in this popular plant. Just never plant it where its feet will be wet over winter.
