Dianella tasmanica
Tasmanian Flax Lily
Description
A grass-like plant with strap leaf foliage to 30" tall and even wider, this perennial has finely serrated margins. This flax lily has deep blue flowers that bloom in spring, followed by dark, metallic blue berries in summer. It will grow well and perhaps become invasive in coastal areas with full sun. However, it will do well in dry shade where it is less likely to become a problem. It looks great in containers.
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Blue
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Blue
Fruit Season
Summer
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Invasive
Design Styles
Meadow, Seascape, Tropical, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Walkways
Special Uses
Container, Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.