Botanical Name: Common Names:
Dianella tasmanica Tasred Tasman Flax Lily, TR20,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Grasses, Strappy & Tufting Clumping, Tufting
Description:
This drought and frost tolerant plant finally gives designers a flax lily that changes colour throughout the seasons. Changing from green with yellow tones, red margins and a red base. Often whole leaves will have red tones, especially in the cooler areas. In Spring from its deep red flower stems, stunning blue and yellow flowers bloom followed by purple berries. Tasred puts on an impressive display, growing to a height of 40cm with a width of 40cm.
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, Habitat, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Playgrounds, Rockery, Roundabouts / Splitters, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Verge, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: A hardy and versatile plant suited to a wide range of conditions. Water well until established. Remove old leaves and spent flower heads when necessary. Performs best in rich well drained soils. Information & Images courtesy of Ozbreed.
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Asphodelaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green, Red, Yellow
Flower Colour: Blue, Purple
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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