I am tough, adaptable and reliable native flax lily with thick strappy foliage that is often read at the base particularly in cold climates.
I produce sprays of violet flowers from spring into summer which are followed by attractive purple berries from summer to autumn.
My flower attract beneficial insects and my berries attract birds.
My lush tidy appearance and resistance to frosts and dry conditions makes me popular choice for public spaces. I make an impressive statement mass planted. (Allow 4-6 plants per sq. metre.)
I am excellent at erosion control particularly on sloping land.
I am the best performing and highest selling Dianella tasmanica in Australia.
Caution: Harmful if eaten
I am popular and will make you happy because...
My clean strappy foliage is tinged red at the base making favourite for my architectural form
I am great for mass planting or as a border
Adaptable I am just as happy growing in a pot or other container as I am planted out in the garden
Features
I will thrive in full sun and tolerate fairly heavy shade
Height: 0.55m Width: 0.65m(Size at point of sale approx. 40cm including pot)
I need minimal water once established
I tolerate moist clay loams, neutral to acid pH soils
Plant features
Coastal tolerant
Purple flowers
Green foliage
Flowers Sep-Dec
Plant me:
- In garden beds and general landscaping
- In pots and other containers
- In native and wildlife gardens
Tips for success
I have great erosion control capabilities, strengthening the soil 215%
Plant at least 0.6m apart.
Plant me 1.5 metres apart when used as a hedge.
Adaptable — suits full sun through to full shade.
Once established, check soil moisture and water during extended dry periods.
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