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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 8–11
Tasmanian Flax Lily (Dianella Tasmanica) — Following the flowering season

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Hemerocallidaceae

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Tasmanian Flax Lily (Dianella Tasmanica) — making it an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a plant that offers both beauty and resilience; dark blue
Tasmanian Flax Lily (Dianella Tasmanica) — It is also an excellent foliage contrast when interspersed among other plants, image 50
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) — 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) — grass / perennial with blue blooms; or within container gardens
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) — The Tasmanian Flax Lily (Dianella tasmanica) is an evergreen perennial with strappy; this hardy species, image 55
Tasmanian Flax Lily (Dianella Tasmanica) — verdant green leaves that reach up to 3 feet in height and spread up to 2 feet wide; star-shaped flowers, image 56
Tasmanian Flax Lily (Dianella Tasmanica) — Its striking blue-purple flowers bloom in spring, leading to edible, metallic-blue berries; dianella, image 57
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

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