Phormium tenax

Harakeke, korari (maori name for inflorescence), flax

Phormium tenax, commonly known as harakeke, is one of New Zealand’s most versatile plants having a combination of extreme vigour coupled elegant beauty. The foliage is khaki green coloured and up to 3m long. The nectar from the flowers, borne on tall slender flower stalks, is a great attractor to native birds such as Tui. Harakeke is abundant throughout New Zealand particularly in wetland areas. Perfect for revegetation, riparian plantings, and for landscaping.

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Habitat:
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Suits temperate conditions.
Suits coastal conditions.
Suits wet conditions.

Sunlight:
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Prefers full sun.

Application:
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Use in single specimen amenity plantings.
Use in revegetation plantings.
Use in wetland plantings.

Size:
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Mature: diameter 2m x height 3m
Planting centres: 1m

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