Beach Flax Lily

Dianella congesta

Physical Characteristics

Dianella congesta is an evergreen Perennial growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). 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. The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.

Distribution

Australia - New South Wales, Queensland.

Habitats

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

Edible Uses

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

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known