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flax lily

Dianella caerulea

Genus: Dianella
Family: Asphodelaceae
Common Names: paroo lily

About this plant

D. caerulea is one of the smaller species, growing to 50-60cm, with numerous grass-like leaves and light blue flowers in short-branched panicles in summer, followed by shining, royal blue berries

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

East FacingSouth FacingWest Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained, neutral to acid soil in a sheltered site in full sun or partial shade

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed in containers at 13-16°C (55-61°F) in spring. Can also be propagated by division of rhizomes in mid-spring

Pests

Generally trouble free

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersPatio ContainerCottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

ConservatoryOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years