Botanical Name: Common Names:
Dianella tasmanica Little Devil Tasman Flax Lily,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Grasses, Strappy & Tufting Clumping, Tufting, Upright
Description:
Dianella Little Devil is a form of Dianella selected for its distinctive new red growth, strong upright habit and stunning blue berries that stand above the foliage after flowering. Little Devil offers architectural, upright foliage and being a native, is naturally suitable to Australia’s hostile climate. This plant is ideal for use in both commercial and residential landscaping projects. Grows approx 45cm tall x 45cm wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
30-60cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Any Any
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Erosion Control, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Playgrounds, Rockery, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Verge, 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:
Liliaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
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: High
Wind: High