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Wyeena™ Flax Lily
Dianella tasmanica 'TAS300'
Pronunciation: dy-an-NEL-uh tas-MAN-ee-kuh
SKU #41208
Beautifully arching and upright evergreen foliage with striking variegation. Sprays of small, star-shaped blue flowers produce stunning blue berries in the summer. Slowly spreads by rhizomes and will out-compete weeds. Tolerates frost better than other species of Dianella.
LIGHT: Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER: Once established water during dry spells.
SIZE: Slowly spreads by rhizomes, reaching 30 to 36 in. tall and wide.
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Be Inspired: How to Use this Plant
| Bloom Time | Spring |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Design Ideas | Plant this perennial in naturalistic drifts for a unique illusion of dappled sunlight in gardens beneath shade trees where soils are acidic. Ideal in quantities used as edging or plant in masses for a bold, highly visible effect. Perfect for Asian inspired urban gardens where space is limited. Well suited for container compositions that blend foliage color under shade structures, inside walled courtyards, atriums, or sideyards between tall buildings. Great choice for problem northern exposures. |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Canna (Canna); Lilyturf (Liriope); Bush Daisy (Euryops); Agapanthus (Agapanthus); Rose (Rosa) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in organically rich, well-drained soils; tolerates clay. Best with some shade in hot summer regions. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Remove spent flower stalks and old foliage as new leaves emerge. Divide if needed in early spring. |
| History | This perennial is native to Tasmania and shares the same range as the indigenous Maori people. It's habitat is the shaded floor of tropical forests where decomposing leaves create acidic soil conditions. This species was introduced by the famed plant collector and former Director of the Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew, Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker. |
| Lore | In New Zealand, the berries of Dianella are considered bush food by indigenous cultures. |
Details
| Bloom Time | Spring |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.