Botanical Name: Common Names:
Dianella caerulea Goddess Blue Flax Lily, Blueberry Lily, Paroo Lily,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Grasses, Strappy & Tufting Clumping, Tufting, Upright
Description:
A larger form of Dianella, the green strap leaved plant grows to up to 1m tall. It’s hardy and easy to manage. Dainty deep blue flowers are followed by purple fruit; and as a foliage & contrast plant it’s a stand out. Looks impressive mass planted. Versatility extends to liking a wide range of climates from cool temperate through to tropical; it’s happy in moist clay loams of a neutral to acid pH. Can also be grown in pots & containers, as well as indoors. Prefers full sun to part shade. Grows 1m H x 50cm W.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
60cm-1m 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Erosion Control, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Habitat, Indoor Plant, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Plant in moist well drained soil and apply an organic mulch. Fertilise with a native specific fertiliser. Prune after flowering to keep desired shape. Cut stems at base for indoor use. Trim any aged stems as required. Images and information supplied by Austraflora
Plant Care
Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Liliaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Blue
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: High
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