Phormium
known as the New Zealand Flax, Phormiums are extremely architectural, tropical effect plants with lovely sword / strap like leaves, they must have full sun and a moist but well drained soil. Perfect in containers or in amongst a gravel planting, forming a great "statement" plant, keep them well watered during the summer months.
These compact medium sized varieties have a semi arching habit with attractive, bright coloured foliage