Phormium tenax 'Variegatum'
New Zealand Flax, Coastal Flax, New Zealand Hemp
Family: Asphodelaceae Asphodela
| Type | Perennial, succulent |
| USDA Hardiness range | 8A - 10B |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Purple |
| Bloom time | Late Spring to Mid Summer |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, container, foundation, seashore, specimen |
| Height | 4' to 7' / 1.20m to 2.20m |
| Spread | 4' to 6' / 1.20m to 1.80m |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Persistence | Evergreen |
| Leaf color | Green, variegated, yellow |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Neutral |
| Soil type | Loamy |
| Form | Upright or erect |
| Attributes and features | Attractive foilage |