Dianella revoluta
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Family Name:
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Liliaceae |
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Common Name:
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Black-anther Flax-lily |
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Size:
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30cm – 1m tall x 50cm – 2.5m wide |
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Frost Tolerance:
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High |
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Growth Rate:
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Moderate |
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Description:
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A native spreading grass with dark green strap-like leaves. The leaf margins are recurved and finely serrated. Blue flowers to 1m tall from August to May. |
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Position:
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Full sun to part shade. Suitable for most soils, but prefers a well drained soil enriched with leaf mould and compost. |
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Care:
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Once established it is very hardy. Water as required for 8-13 weeks until established, then do not overwater. Plant in a well mulched garden (chunky mulch is recommended). Fertilizing with blood and bone or a slow release fertilizer in spring encourages healthier plants and removing the old brown leaves is the only maintenance that is required for this plant. |
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Features:
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• Widely used in revegation work • Useful and attractive drought tolerant plant • Atrractive blue berries • Ideal for mass plantings |
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Sizes Grown:
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Tube, 14cm |