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Silty soil produces some of the most colourful displays as it is rich and retains quite a lot of moisture.
Phormium, New Zealand flax
Latin namePhormium
Common nameNew Zealand flax
Type of plantPerennial
HardinessFrost-hardy
Flower colourDull red
Leaf colourGreen or variegated
Height and spread3.7m x 1.8m (12.1ft x 5.9 ft)
Description
The strappy leaves of this evergreen perennial bring a touch of the exotic to displays. Once established, plants produce towering spikes of flowers.
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