Dianella tasmanica 'Variegata' (Variegated Flax Lily, White Striped Tasmania Flax Lily)


Botanical Information

FamilyAsphodelaceae
GenusDianella
Speciestasmanica
Cultivar'Variegata'
CategoryAnnuals, Perennials, Tropicals
OriginNative to Tasmania and southeastern 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.
Height60 - 145 cm
Spread60 - 100 cm
Flowering PeriodFebruary, March, April

Description and Growing Information

ID CharacteristicMixed plantings, borders, containers, mass planting, groundcovers, and specimen plant.
ShapeUpright forming clumps arising from rhizomes.
PropagationBy 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.
PestsScale, flax lily rust, powdery mildew, leaf spot.
Notable SpecimensHarry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Leaf DescriptionNarrow, strap-like leaves can reach 90 cm long, and individual plants can reach 60 - 145 cm tall. 
Flower DescriptionThe 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 DescriptionShowy olive-sized bright blue berries.
Texture Description'Variegata' is a popular cultivar noted for its white and green variegated foliage.

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