Botanical Name: Common Names:
Dianella revoluta Revelation PBR Black Anther Flax Lily, Blueberry Flax Lily, Spreading Flax Lily, DRG04,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Grasses, Strappy & Tufting Clumping, Tufting
Description:
Dianella Revelation is medium sized with blue green foliage and small blue flowers from October to November. Recent rains have caused disease in most Dianella revoluta types, but Revelation® Dianella has performed best in these conditions as it handles periodic wet feet much better. It spreads slightly and has good erosion control capabilities strengthening the soil 135% (2007 Paananen, Layt; Study). Best used for mass plantings, foliage or grassy gardens, commercial and residential sites. Grows to approx. 50 cm H x 50 cm W.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
30-60cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Clay
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Erosion Control, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Playgrounds, Rockery, Roundabouts / Splitters, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot, Native Garden
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser
Family Name: Origin:
Liliaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Blue
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: High
Wind: Medium / Moderate