New Zealand Flax
Phormium tenax
- Native to:
- Antipodean Is., Chatham Is., New Zealand, Norfolk Is.
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asphodelaceae
- Genus:
- Phormium
- Species:
- Phormium tenax
- USDA Symbol:
- PHTE8
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Subshrub
- Height:
- 400 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- red, yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- fertile, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to New Zealand's coastal and swampy areas
Propagation & Germination
- Germination Time:
- 14–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment; sow in warm conditions.