used for baking
transitioning to brilliant shades of orange and red in the fall
green flowers bloom in May and June and are sometimes followed by orange fruits in autumn
Also appreciated for its attractive foliage and ornamental berries
It is often used in shade gardens or as a ground cover under trees
Phormium tenax | New Zealand Flax - 100-130cm, 25lt 2ft-4ft | .9m-1.1m used for bakingPhormium 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