Description:
Phormium tenax, commonly known as New Zealand flax, is a medium-sized, hardy plant with dark chocolate sword-like leaves. It is valued for its ornamental appeal and utility in garden design, surviving temperatures as low as 0 degrees Fahrenheit. This evergreen perennial can produce towering flower spikes up to 15 feet tall and is an important fiber plant in Maori culture, used for traditional textiles and rope making.
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- [1] Phormium tenax: Plant Delights. Visit Source
- [2] Phormium tenax Atropurpureum: Plant Delights. Visit Source
- [3] Phormium tenax: Wikipedia. Visit Source
- [4] Phormium tenax: Plant Delights. Visit Source
- [5] Phormium tenax Atropurpureum: Plant Delights. Visit Source
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Last Updated June 30, 2025
| Store | Title | In Stock | Price |
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| Plant Delights | Phormium tenax |
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$15.00 |
| Plant Delights | Phormium tenax Atropurpureum |
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$15.00 |