Blue Flax Lily, Cerulean flaxlily

Dianella caerulea

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Basic Information

Family: Phormiaceae

Genus: dianella

Plant ID (slug): dianella-caerulea

Numeric ID: 23692

USDA Hardiness: 8-11

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Dianella caerulea is an evergreen Perennial growing to 0.8 m (2ft 7in) by 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in leaf all year, in flower from May to July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Distribution

Australia - New South Wales.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Cultivated Beds; South Wall. By. West Wall. By.

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked[193] The fruit is up to 1.5cm in diameter[193].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known

Detailed Information

Additional Information

Title: Dianella caerulea Blue Flax Lily, Cerulean flaxlily