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Image of the lovely grass-like folaige of Dianella tasmanica or Tasman Flax
Lily
Charming
blue blooms of Dianella tasmanica |
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Dianella tasmanica
(Tasman Flax Lily) |
Origin: Australia
Family:
Phomiaceae (Phormiums)
Light: Part-full shade
Height: 2-4'
Spread: 2-4'
Blooms: 0.5" wide, 6-petaled, medium blue on long
stalk in Spring, followed by deep metallic blue berries
Foliage: Bold green, flat, smooth
Soil: Well-drained, drought tolerant when established (pH:
6.1-7.5, mildly acidic-neutral)
Water: Moderate
Uses: Bedding, borders, mass planting, container, xeriscaping, shade
garden
Propagation: Seeds (Sow directly outdoors in Fall, rootball division
Comments: Dianella tasmanica or Tasman Flax Lily is an attractive
strap-leaved perennial bulbous plant with a majestic weeping habit.
This ornamental Flax Lily spreads slowly to form small thickets.
Tasman Flax Lily grow ideally at
temperatures of 20-25 degrees
F. It is easily propagated by seeds or rootball division and it
tolerates drought when established. Grown in masses, Tasman
Flax Lily looks attractive in borders or beddings as they put on a grandiose display of
their broad arching leaves in the beddings, borders or in a container to accent the patio or
deck. Dianella tasmanica adds a tropical flair to the
xeriscaping shade garden. It is named
after the Roman Goddess Diana.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 9-11 |
