New Zealand flax
Also known as: common flax lily; flax bush; New Zealand hemp
P. tenax is a robust evergreen perennial making a medium-sized clump of dark grey-green, strap-shaped leaves. Tubular, dull red flowers about 4cm in length, in a panicle to 4m in height
Scientific classification
- Species
- New Zealand flax (Phormium tenax)
- Genus
- Phormium
- Family
- Asphodelaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 2.5-4 metres
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of New Zealand flax
Distribution map
New Zealand
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of New Zealand flax
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New Zealand flax care guide
- Deep soak thoroughly, let soil partially dry between waterings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Deep soak thoroughly, let soil partially dry between waterings
Fertilizing
FertilizingSlow-release granular fertilizer applied once in early spring
Pruning
PruningDead or damaged leaves may be removed in the spring
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in spring or by division in spring
Growing
GrowingGrows best in fertile well-drained soil in full sun. May need protecting in northern climes
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)
Pests
May be susceptible to phormium mealybug
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