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Variegated Tasmanian Flax Lily

Dianella Tasmanica 'Variegata'

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Overview

Dianella tasmanica 'Variegata', or Variegated Tasmanian Flax Lily, is a striking ornamental grass-like perennial that features green foliage striped with creamy white edges. It grows up to 2-3 feet tall and 1-2 feet wide, thriving in USDA zones 7-11. Its resilience makes it ideal for accent planting or groundcover, tolerating a range of light conditions. Small blue flowers and decorative berries add seasonal interest. Low maintenance and drought-tolerant once established.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 8–11Type Grass, PerennialClimate Subtropical
Variegated Tasmanian Flax Lily (Dianella Tasmanica 'Variegata') — is a striking ornamental grass-like perennial that features green foliage striped with creamy
Variegated Tasmanian Flax Lily (Dianella Tasmanica 'Variegata') — Its resilience makes it ideal for accent planting or groundcover, tolerating a range of lightVariegated Tasmanian Flax Lily (Dianella Tasmanica 'Variegata') — It grows up to 2-3 feet tall and 1-2 feet wide, thriving in USDA zones 7-11Variegated Tasmanian Flax Lily (Dianella Tasmanica 'Variegata') — Small blue flowers and decorative berries add seasonal interest

Culture

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

Shape & size

Mature height
1–2 Ft.
Mature width
1–2 Ft.

Classification

Type
Grass, Perennial
Family
Hemerocallidaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Variegated Tasmanian Flax Lily (Dianella Tasmanica 'Variegata') — is a striking ornamental grass-like perennial that features green foliage striped with creamy
Variegated Tasmanian Flax Lily (Dianella Tasmanica 'Variegata') — Its resilience makes it ideal for accent planting or groundcover, tolerating a range of light
Variegated Tasmanian Flax Lily (Dianella Tasmanica 'Variegata') — It grows up to 2-3 feet tall and 1-2 feet wide, thriving in USDA zones 7-11
Variegated Tasmanian Flax Lily (Dianella Tasmanica 'Variegata') — Small blue flowers and decorative berries add seasonal interest
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