Dianella tasmanica (Tasman Flax-lily)


Botanical Information

FamilyLiliaceae
GenusDianella
Speciestasmanica
CategoryPerennials, Tropicals
OriginNative to Australia.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone9 to 11
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cold season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH4 - H1c
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height30 - 100 cm
Spread50 cm
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodApril, May, June, July

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionAn evergreen perennial growing to 1 m by 0.5 m at a medium rate.
ID CharacteristicAttracts native birds and insects.
ShapeRounded.
LandscapeBorders, mass planting under large trees, and in woodland gardens.
PropagationAs seed or division of clumps.
CultivationGrow in partial shade for best colouring, but it will tolerate full sun, and will grow on a variety of well-drained soils with a wide pH range.
Leaf DescriptionFlat, glossy green leaves.
Flower DescriptionNot showy blossoms, very small, light-blue flowers with prominent yellow stamens.
Fruit DescriptionBright blue berries about the size of an olive.
Colour DescriptionCultivars available in a range of foliage colours.

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