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New Zealand Flax

Phormium tenax, Asphodelaceae

Zones
8–10
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerWindbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Industrial HempCannabis sativa
Wind ProtectionPhysical Support
Goldmoss SedumSedum acre
Wind ProtectionNurse Plant
Gotu KolaCentella asiatica
Wind ProtectionShade Provision
African Fountain GrassPennisetum setaceum
Wind ProtectionNurse Plant
Madagascar PeriwinkleCatharanthus roseus
Wind ProtectionShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

MazusMazus reptans

Large architectural plant can dominate and shade small creeping groundcover

Uses

Functions

FiberOrnamental

Common Questions

What zones does New Zealand Flax grow in?

New Zealand Flax grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 10.

What are good companion plants for New Zealand Flax?

Good companions for New Zealand Flax include Industrial Hemp, Goldmoss Sedum, Gotu Kola, African Fountain Grass, Madagascar Periwinkle.

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