Flax Lily

Dianella laevis

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Basic Information

Family: Phormiaceae

Genus: dianella

Plant ID (slug): dianella-laevis

Numeric ID: 2344

USDA Hardiness: 8-11

Ratings

Edible Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
Medicinal Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
Other Uses Rating: ★★☆☆☆

Physical Characteristics

Dianella laevis is an evergreen Perennial growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). 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, Victoria.

Habitats

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

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known

Detailed Information

Additional Information

Title: Dianella laevis Flax Lily PFAF Plant Database

Meta Description: Dianella laevis is an evergreen Perennial growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). 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.