I Thought I'd start off my blog by looking at one of my favourites and a highly underrated plant; Phormium tenax, also known as New zealand flax or Harakeke in its homeland of New Zealand. They're a striking plant with their large clumps of sword shaped leaves and giant flower stalks. They thrive in the UK Climate and require basically no maintenance; making them a favourite of garden designers throughout the country. I think I've had one growing in the garden of every house