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Tasmanian Flax Lily

Dianella Tasmanica

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Overview

The Tasmanian Flax Lily (Dianella tasmanica) is an evergreen perennial with strappy, verdant green leaves that reach up to 3 feet in height and spread up to 2 feet wide. Its striking blue-purple flowers bloom in spring, leading to edible, metallic-blue berries. Ideal for mass plantings, this hardy species thrives in partial shade to full sun and adapts to a range of soils. Drought-tolerant once established; suitable for USDA zones 7-10.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 8–11Type Grass, Perennial
Tasmanian Flax Lily (Dianella Tasmanica) — or within container gardens; often chosen for its attractive foliage and vibrant indigo berries
Tasmanian Flax Lily (Dianella Tasmanica) — blue flowers in the garden; slender leaves that can grow up to 2 to 3 feet in length and about 1 to 2 inches wideTasmanian Flax Lily (Dianella Tasmanica) — It is also an excellent foliage contrast when interspersed among other plantsTasmanian Flax Lily (Dianella Tasmanica) — The Flax Lily's robust nature allows it to resist common pests and diseases; this hardy species is native toTasmanian Flax Lily (Dianella Tasmanica) — slender leaves that can grow up to 2 to 3 feet in length and about 1 to 2 inches wide; each bloom approximately 0.75Tasmanian Flax Lily (Dianella Tasmanica) — The Flax Lily's robust nature allows it to resist common pests and diseasesTasmanian Flax Lily (Dianella Tasmanica) — Following the flowering season, image 41+71

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Grass, Perennial
Family
Hemerocallidaceae

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Tasmanian Flax Lily (Dianella Tasmanica) — or within container gardens; often chosen for its attractive foliage and vibrant indigo berries
Tasmanian Flax Lily (Dianella Tasmanica) — blue flowers in the garden; slender leaves that can grow up to 2 to 3 feet in length and about 1 to 2 inches wide
Tasmanian Flax Lily (Dianella Tasmanica) — It is also an excellent foliage contrast when interspersed among other plants
Tasmanian Flax Lily (Dianella Tasmanica) — The Flax Lily's robust nature allows it to resist common pests and diseases; this hardy species is native to
Tasmanian Flax Lily (Dianella Tasmanica) — slender leaves that can grow up to 2 to 3 feet in length and about 1 to 2 inches wide; each bloom approximately 0.75
Tasmanian Flax Lily (Dianella Tasmanica) — The Flax Lily's robust nature allows it to resist common pests and diseases
Tasmanian Flax Lily (Dianella Tasmanica) — Following the flowering season, image 41
Tasmanian Flax Lily (Dianella Tasmanica) — grass / perennial for full or half or shade; providing a unique texture to the overall garden composition
Tasmanian Flax Lily (Dianella Tasmanica) — providing a unique texture to the overall garden composition; its striking blue-purple flowers bloom in spring
Tasmanian Flax Lily (Dianella Tasmanica) — this hardy species is native to Tasmania and southeastern Australia; commonly known as the Tasmanian Flax Lily
Tasmanian Flax Lily (Dianella Tasmanica) — is a striking evergreen perennial that adds a touch of elegance and texture to any landscape
Tasmanian Flax Lily (Dianella Tasmanica) — dark blue berries that are about 0.5 inches in diameter
Tasmanian Flax Lily (Dianella Tasmanica) — grass / perennial for full or half or shade
Tasmanian Flax Lily (Dianella Tasmanica) — commonly known as the Tasmanian Flax Lily
Tasmanian Flax Lily (Dianella Tasmanica) — each bloom approximately 0.75 to 1 inch across
Tasmanian Flax Lily (Dianella Tasmanica) — slender leaves that can grow up to 2 to 3 feet in length and about 1 to 2 inches wide
Tasmanian Flax Lily (Dianella Tasmanica) — It is also an excellent foliage contrast when interspersed among other plants, image 50
Tasmanian Flax Lily (Dianella Tasmanica) — grass / perennial with blue blooms
Tasmanian Flax Lily (Dianella Tasmanica) — this hardy species thrives in partial shade to full sun and adapts to a range of soils; blue flowers in, image 58
Tasmanian Flax Lily (Dianella Tasmanica) — The Tasmanian Flax Lily (Dianella tasmanica) is an evergreen perennial with strappy; this hardy species, image 55
Tasmanian Flax Lily (Dianella Tasmanica) — Often chosen for its attractive foliage and vibrant indigo berries; grass / perennial with blue blooms
Tasmanian Flax Lily (Dianella Tasmanica) — dark blue berries that are about 0.5 inches in diameter; the Tasmanian Flax Lily (Dianella tasmanica) is an
Tasmanian Flax Lily (Dianella Tasmanica) — this hardy species thrives in partial shade to full sun and adapts to a range of soils; blue flowers in the garden
Tasmanian Flax Lily (Dianella Tasmanica) — providing a unique texture to the overall garden composition
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