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