Dianella tasmanica 'Variegata' (Variegated Flax Lily, White Striped Tasmania Flax Lily)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asphodelaceae |
| Genus | Dianella |
| Species | tasmanica |
| Cultivar | 'Variegata' |
| Category | Annuals, Perennials, Tropicals |
| Origin | Native to Tasmania and southeastern Australia. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9 to 11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 - H1c |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 60 - 145 cm |
| Spread | 60 - 100 cm |
| Flowering Period | February, March, April |
Description and Growing Information
| ID Characteristic | Mixed plantings, borders, containers, mass planting, groundcovers, and specimen plant. |
| Shape | Upright forming clumps arising from rhizomes. |
| Propagation | By division of clumps. |
| Cultivation | Grow in partial shade for best colouring, but it will tolerate full sun, and will grow on a variety of well-drained soils. |
| Pests | Scale, flax lily rust, powdery mildew, leaf spot. |
| Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Leaf Description | Narrow, strap-like leaves can reach 90 cm long, and individual plants can reach 60 - 145 cm tall. |
| Flower Description | The flowering stalks are held above the foliage and sport a panicle of small (1 -2 cm in diameter) bluish flowers with prominent yellow stamens. |
| Fruit Description | Showy olive-sized bright blue berries. |
| Texture Description | 'Variegata' is a popular cultivar noted for its white and green variegated foliage. |
Photographs
Dianella tasmanica 'Variegata', form, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Dianella tasmanica 'Variegata', leaf, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.