Flax lily is Dianella tasmanica, so no, not a phormium at all. It's not even in the same plant family :-) It is a member of the lily family and only resembles a grass with its wide, iris-like blades. Produces blue flowers followed by interesting, large blue seed pods. It is pretty slow growing and the variegated form never reaches very impressive proportions. If planted in full sun, make sure that the soil is well-draining yet moisture retentive. This is plant that prefers part shade and subject to scorch on the white portions if in too much sun.

Whupps! So much for following directions. A Phormium was recommended to me, and I agreed it was a good idea after researching it. The only catch was that the nursery didn't have any whitish ones. I thought what I found was "close enough." Silly me.

Flax lily grows slowly? Then I think the Lantana will choke it real soon.

Oh well.