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Phormium cookianum
Wharariki. Large perennial with green long leathery erect sword like leaves with drooping tips, arranged in fans. Grows commonly from sea level to 1300mt, on steep cliff faces, often near but not in water. Tall stems up to 2 metres tall produce green tinged orange or yellow flowers in spring, loved by the Tuis for their abundant nectar. These are followed by pendulous twisted seed capsules. Very tolerant of many soils, and conditions. Prefer exposed conditions for best results.
Genus
Phormium
Species
cookianum
Cultivar
Common name
Mountain Flax
Family name
Xanthorrhoeaceae
Place of origin
New Zealand
DETAILS
Height
1.5 m
Width
1.5 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types
Moisture
Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Grows in exposed or coastal sites. / Grows in sun or semi-shade / Will tolerate very hard frosts.
Indigenous / Magnificent / Nourishment / Texture
Grasses, sedges and flaxes.
Category
Large, height over 1.5 metres.
Availability
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