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New Zealand Flax. (Thank you David)


New Zealand Flax. (Thank you David) (Phormium tenax)



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New Zealand Flax, rather than Australian, but close enough, Claire. Phormium tenax is the Latin name. Phormium atropurpureum is given to the dark-coloured varieties, of which there are now lots. Love this in that blue pot! ;-))

20 Jun, 2010

 

Thanks David. It looks as though I need to sort out my Antipodes!

21 Jun, 2010

 

Oh, that sounds painful! You're welcome. ;-)

21 Jun, 2010



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