Umbrella Lily
Dianella Ensifolia
Overview
Umbrella Dracaena (Dianella ensifolia) is a clumping perennial with sword-like, bluish-green foliage reaching up to 3 feet in height and spread. Its unique umbrella-like flower clusters, sporting starry blooms and vibrant blue berries, offer year-round interest. Ideal for zones 9-11, this low-maintenance species thrives in partial to full shade and well-drained soil, making it a versatile choice for understory planting or as a textural groundcover.
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half, Shade
- Water
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 7–11
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Grass, Perennial
- Family
- Hemerocallidaceae
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