- New Zealand flax
Botanical name: phormium tenax
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: up to 10 ft in height and 3 ft in width
Bloom time: summer
Hardy zone: zones 8-10
Flower color: pink/red
Foliage color: green/blue
Growth rate: grows about 1 ft per year
Pruning instructions: prune to maintain desired shape and size in the late winter/early spring
Propagation methods: propagate by dividing and replanting in the spring and fall
Landscape use: large borders, ornamental appeal
Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day
Special features: ideal for coastal gardens, large color variety
Watering instructions: water when the first couple inches of soil have dried
Fertilizing instructions : use a liquid all purpose plant food once a month throughout the spring, summer, and fall
Best time to plant: spring
Best type of soil: loam, clay, sand
Companion plants: geraniums, coreopsis
Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets
Invasive species: not invasive
