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New Zealand Flax

Phormium TenaxNickname: New England FlaxGenus: PhormiumFamily: XanthorrhoeaceaeDescription: These plants are perrenials that bloom red in the early summer or late spring. They can grow up to 4.5 meters tall with erectly clumped leaves that can stretch up to 3 meters.

History in New ZealandNew Zealand Flax was used by the Maori People, who existed many years before the arrival of European Settlers. this plant was utilized for clothing like rain capes, skirts, and loin cloths, food gathering such as baskets, fishing nets, and homeware.

Growing ConditionsTemperature tolerance: frost tolerant to warm-temperateFull sun to semi shaded areasCan grow in most soils; well-drained soils in high moisturized areas

References and imageshttp://www.finegardening.com/new-zealand-flax-phormium-tenaxhttps://www.edenproject.com/learn/for-everyone/plant-profiles/new-zealand-flaxhttp://www.alibrown.co.nz/history-of-nz-flax.htmlhttp://www.plantsrescue.com/tag/new-zealand-flax/

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