Phormium tenax (New Zealand Flax) is a bold, evergreen perennial known for its long, sword-like leaves that form striking architectural clumps. Foliage comes in shades of green, bronze, red, or variegated tones, adding strong structure and year-round interest to planting schemes.
Hardy and low maintenance, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and tolerates coastal conditions, wind, and drought once established. It typically reaches a mature height of around 1–3 metres, depending on the variety, making it ideal for modern gardens and statement planting.