Low Water
Desert / Xeriscape Plants
New Zealand Flax 'Rubrum'
Phormium tenax 'Rubrum'
$42.00
In Stock — 35 available
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- Sun
- Full Sun, Partial Sun
- Water Needs
- Low
- Mature Height
- 4–6 ft
- Mature Width
- 3–5 ft
- Bloom Season
- Summer
- Flower Color
- Red/Orange (on tall stalks)
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Cold Hardiness
- Hardy to 15°F
- Pollinator Friendly
- Yes
- Las Cruces Suitability
- Excellent — Desert Adapted
Why We Recommend It
Its architectural form and bronze-red foliage create a strong visual impact, thriving in Las Cruces' sun and drought. It's an excellent, low-maintenance choice for modern desert landscapes.
Plant details are general guidance — ask our staff about your yard's conditions.
Best For
- Front Yards
- Xeriscape
- Containers
- Accents
- Full Sun
- Low Water
- 4–6 ft
New Zealand Flax ‘Rubrum’ is a bold, evergreen perennial prized for its upright, sword shaped leaves in rich bronze red to burgundy tones. Its strong architectural form and dramatic color make it a standout focal point in Southwestern landscapes. Highly adaptable and tolerant of heat, wind, and coastal conditions, it performs best in full sun with well drained soil.
Highlights:
• Striking bronze red to burgundy foliage
• Upright, architectural form adds strong visual structure
• Excellent focal plant for modern and desert landscapes
• Tolerates heat, wind, and a range of soil conditions
• Low maintenance and long lived
Bloom: Summer (mature plants)
Flower: Tall stalks with tubular reddish flowers
Height: 4 to 6 feet
Spread: 3 to 5 feet
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Low to moderate
Hardiness: Zones 8 to 11
Learn More: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phormium
USDA Zone: https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/
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Nursery container sizes are industry standards. Plant height and fullness vary by species and season.
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New Zealand Flax 'Rubrum'
$42.00