Dianella tasmanica
Flax lily
Dianella Dianella
D. tasmanica - D. tasmanica is a clump forming perennial with stiff, strap-shaped leaves and tall, branching stems of tiny, pale-blue flowers followed by metalic purple-blue berries.
Dianella tasmanica is: Evergreen
Clump-forming
Pale-blue in Summer
Dark-green in All seasons
Generally pest free.
Generally disease free.
Remove fruit in spring.
Division, Seed
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Dianella tasmanica (Flax lily) will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Architectural, Beds and borders
Plant in moderately fertile, humus-rich, neutral to acid, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Needs a sheltered position, especially in areas with cold winters. Tolerates dry shade. Protect with a thick, dry winter mulch.
Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Acid, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
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Dianella tasmanica
Flax lily
Dianella Dianella
D. tasmanica - D. tasmanica is a clump forming perennial with stiff, strap-shaped leaves and tall, branching stems of tiny, pale-blue flowers followed by metalic purple-blue berries.
Evergreen
Clump-forming
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Pale-blue in Summer
Dark-green in All seasons
Generally pest free.
Generally disease free.
Remove fruit in spring.
Division, Seed
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Dianella tasmanica (Flax lily) will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Architectural, Beds and borders
Plant in moderately fertile, humus-rich, neutral to acid, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Needs a sheltered position, especially in areas with cold winters. Tolerates dry shade. Protect with a thick, dry winter mulch.
Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Acid, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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Soil types: | Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
Soil drainage: | Well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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