Botanical name | Dianella tasmanica 'Variegata' |
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Plant Care |
![]() Half Sun
Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day. ![]() Semi Frost Hardy
Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures. ![]() Moderate Watering
Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering. ![]() Non Indigenous
Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
Size | |
Categories | |
Flowers | January February October November December Bears small, blue flowers on long stems in summer. |
Common name(s) | Flax lily |
Origin | |
Foliage | Sword-shaped, green and-white-striped leaves. |
Uses in landscape design | Mass planting for contrast. |
Interesting info | The green-leaved form produces dark blue berries. |
Propagation | Clump-forming. |
Dianella tasmanica 'Variegata' (Flax lily)
- Botanical name: Dianella tasmanica 'Variegata'
- Common name(s): Flax lily
- Categories: Ground Covers and Perennials
Plant description:
Clump-forming perennial. Sword-shaped, green and-white-striped leaves and small, blue flowers on long stems in summer. Prefers semi-shade. The green-leaved form produces dark blue berries.
Botanical Pronunciation: di-NEL-la tas-MAN-i-ca
Dianella tasmanica 'Variegata' requirements and features

Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
January February October November December
Bears small, blue flowers on long stems in summer.
Sword-shaped, green and-white-striped leaves.