Flax Lily (Dianella tasmanica)
(Dianella tasmanica)

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Evergreen tufted perennial grass (0.5-0.8m x 1m) from ACT, NSW, Vic and Tas. Strap-like leaves, broadest of all Dianella species. Selected cultivar ‘Emerald Arch’ has broader arching leaves. Blue flowers with yellow anthers on branched stems in mid spring followed by purple berries. Useful group planted as a border, understorey or for a tropical or water themed garden. Drought tolerant.

Type
Native
Maintenance
Low
Water use
Minimal
Tolerances
Frost, Drought, Fire
Shade levels
Sun/shade, Shady
Colours
Green