PHORMIUM tenax

Description: Common name: New Zealand Flax. Rigid, green sword-like leaves. Tall bronze-red flower spikes in summer

Uses: Upright linear leaves and exotic looking flower spikes add height to the border

Climate/Position: Full sun to partial shade

Height/Spread: Flower spikes will grow up to 4 metres

Soil Requirements: Fertile well drained soils

Pruning: Remove dead and damaged leaves in spring

Special Requirements: Phormium mealybug is a pest to look out for