Name:
Dianella tasmanica (Blue Flax Lily)
Comments:
A small, grass-like plant from Australia closely related to New Zealand flax. Like New Zealand flax, long fibers are harvested from the leaves. These fibers and entire leaves have been used in weaving. Flowers are small and borne on spikes held above the foliage. The small fruits are blue.
Size: Herbaceous plant with leaves twelve to eighteen inches tall.
Care Instructions: sun to shade,moderately drought tolerant when established, water during prolonged droughts,widely adaptable to soils
Blue flax lily is sturdy and easy to use in the north Florida landscape. It is evergreen to the mid-20’s F. Below that, it dies to the ground and resprouts in spring.
Size: Herbaceous plant with leaves twelve to eighteen inches tall.
Care Instructions: sun to shade,moderately drought tolerant when established, water during prolonged droughts,widely adaptable to soils
Blue flax lily is sturdy and easy to use in the north Florida landscape. It is evergreen to the mid-20’s F. Below that, it dies to the ground and resprouts in spring.