Phormium tenax | New Zealand Flax - 100-130cm, 25lt 2ft-4ft | .9m-1.1m

Phormium tenax | New Zealand Flax - 100-130cm, 25lt 2ft-4ft | .9m-1.1mPhormium tenax, or New Zealand Flax, is a robust, clump forming, evergreen perennial with leathery, slightly arching, strap shaped, from grey green and bronze to chocolate brown leaves. Tubular, pink, orange, red or purple flowers appear sparsely on upright stems and bloom in summer. New Zealand flax thrives in average, medium moisture, well drained soils, in full sun to partial shade, but can grow in a wide range of soils, even poor ones, except wet

transitioning to brilliant shades of orange and red in the fall

vase-shaped habit and a dense

followed by brownish-red berries in autumn and winter

These spikes rise above the foliage of the plant

which ensures optimal growth and enhances the blue coloration of the needles

green flowers bloom in May and June and are sometimes followed by orange fruits in autumn

It is also commonly used in rock gardens and alpine gardens due to its ability to thrive in harsh

Malus Domestica 'Idared' is a spreading tree of upright habit with ovate

It is often used in shade gardens or as a ground cover under trees

Also appreciated for its attractive foliage and ornamental berries

but can also be used for making jams

used for baking