Common names:
New Zealand Flax
New Zealand Hemp
Harakeke

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Vine
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4b -31.7 °C (-25 °F) to -28.9 °C (-20 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 2
Leaves: Good fall color
Semi-evergreen
Flowers: Nocturnal
Flower Time: Fall
Inflorescence Type: Compound Umbel
Suitable Locations: Street Tree
Alpine Gardening
Uses: Guardian plant
Cooked greens
Resistances: Squirrels
Propagation: Other methods: Corms
Containers: Preferred depth
Awards and Recognitions: A.H.G.A. Hosta of the Year: -ASHGMR

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Beautiful! by plantladylin Dec 23, 2014 10:41 AM 3

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