although acid or alkaline soils are also suitable

This variety has thornless canes

is a large species of fern

Its leathery dark green leaves are painted with crisp silver-white margins that add a beautiful contrast

The dense narrow foliage with grey-green leaves are suitable for a pool area or a lawn

Phormium 'Red Sensation' Heucherella 'Sweet Tea' although acid or alkaline soilsAn upright, clump forming evergreen perennial shrub, the Phormium Red Sensation or Flax lily is a native of New Zealand with interesting year round foliage. The leaves are flat, upright to arching, sword shaped and dark red with occasional blooms of dull red flowers appearing on stems above the foliage in the Summer. Plant in fertile, well drained soils and keep in full or partial sun. Low maintenance but may require some cold and frost protection in