Botanical Name: Common Names:
Dianella ensifolia Variegata Variegated Cerulean Flax Lily, New Zealand Lilyplant, ,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Grasses, Strappy & Tufting Clumping, Tufting
Description:
Dianella ensifolia is a variegated flax with striking green and creamy white striped foliage. In Spring, small blue flowers appear, followed by decorative blue berries. Great for a low border or for mass planting. Low maintenance. Approx. 50cm high and 50cm wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
30-60cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Embankment, Erosion Control, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Habitat, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Playgrounds, Rockery, Roundabouts / Splitters, Shady Garden, Container / Pot, Native Garden, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free, Rust
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Liliaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green, White, Variegated
Flower Colour: Blue
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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