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Image of the spectacular looking Dianella tasmanica 'Variegata' |
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Dianella tasmanica 'Variegata'
(Variegated Flax Lily, Tasman Flax Lily ) |
Origin: Australia
Family:
Phomiaceae (Phormiums)
Light: Part-full shade
Height: 2-3'
Spread: 2-4'
Blooms: 0.5" wide, rich blue with brown-tipped golden anthers, on long
stalk in Spring, followed by deep blue berries
Foliage:
Variegated, green and white, flat, smooth
Soil: Well-drained, drought tolerant when established
Water: Regular
Uses: Bedding, borders, mass planting, container, xeriscaping, shade
garden
Propagation: Rootball division
Comments: Dianella tasmanica 'Variegata' or Variegated Flax Lily
or Variegated Tasman Flax Lily is an attractive strap-leaved
perennial bulb plant with a weeping habit. It spreads by rhizomes
forming colonies. Variegated Flax Lily can tolerate 20-25 degrees
F and drought when established. Grow them in masses for an
attractive bedding, border or in a container to accent the patio or
deck. Variegated Tasman Flax Lily makes a brilliant foliage plant for my
xeriscaping shade garden. Dianella tasmanica 'Variegata' is named
after the Roman Goddess Diana.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 8-11 |
