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Dianella atraxis

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Dianella atraxis Northern Flax Lily, Blue Flax Lily

Native: Foliage Type:

Yes Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Grasses, Strappy & Tufting Clumping, Tufting, Weeping

Description:

Flax like clumping native with weeping, strappy leaves. Purple, star-shaped flowers spotted throughout the year followed by purple berries. Great for shady areas. Grows up to 1m H x 20cm W.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

60cm-1m <30cm

Position: Soil Type:

Semi Shade Any

Landscape Use(s)

Bush Tucker, Foliage Feature / Colour, Groundcover, Habitat, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Playgrounds, Rockery, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot, Native Garden, Under Trees

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well

Family Name: Origin:

Phormiaceae Australia

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green

Flower Colour: Blue, Purple

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: All Year

Fruit: Yes

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Moderate

Maintenance Level: Low

Water Usage: Low

Drought: Medium / Moderate

Frost: Moderate

Wind: Medium / Moderate

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