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Phormium tenax 'Rubrum'

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Red New Zealand Flax

 
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Description

New Zealand Flax is an excellent accent plant for the garden. Evergreen leaves are long, narrow, and grow upright. Clusters of flowers grow on spikes above the foliage in late spring and summer.'Rubrum' is a large, bold plant with stiff, vertical, strap-like leaves that arise from its base and are dark purplish red in color. It should be grown in full sun.

 

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  • Design

Design Styles

Formal, Mediterranean, Tropical

 

Accenting Features

Unusualfoliage

 

Seasonal Interest

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Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Parkingstrip, Swimmingpool, Withrocks

 

Special Uses

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Attracts Wildlife

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Water Saving Tip:

Start with design: when choosing plants, pick the right plant for the right place.