Tasman Flax Lilly
Dianella tasmanica
Also known as
Blue Berry Flax-Lily, Flax-Lily, Flax lily
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Full Shade
Easy care
Moderate watering
Half-hardy
H3
RHS hardiness
-5°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
2m | Max | 60cm |
1.5m | Min | 40cm |
2 years to reach maturity
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
This plant has no fragrance
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Tasman Flax Lilly Overview
Dianella are rhizomatous, clump-forming, evergreen perennials with leathery, sword-shaped leaves and sprays of small, starry deep blue flowers followed by long-lasting blue or purple berries.
Common problems with Tasman Flax Lilly
Generally problem free.
Tasman Flax Lilly Companion Plants
Grasses, small shrubs and meadow flowers make good companions.
How to harvest Tasman Flax Lilly
Generally not harvested
How to propagate Tasman Flax Lilly
Rhizomes
Clumps can be divided in spring time.
Division
Propagate by division.
Seed
Rooted offsets or from seed in spring and autumn.
Special features of Tasman Flax Lilly
Indoor plant
It can also be grown as an indoor plant, in a brightly lit space, no direct sunlight.
Pot plant
Provide a good potting mix that needs to be kept moist, but not water logged.
Other uses of Tasman Flax Lilly
Ornamental
Dianella tasmanica is a hardy plant which has been cultivated in gardens and as a pot plant for many years, preferring shade and regular moisture
