Dianella longifolia var. longifolia|Pale Flax-lily
Cardinia indigenous plant guide
- Description
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Upright, narrowly tufted perennial, usually single clumps or with short underground stems. Clumps sometimes fan-shaped at base.
- Size (W x H)
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0.3-0.8m x 0.5m
- Leaves
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Spreading bright green strap leaves 20-80cm x 4-12mm, V-shaped or Y-shaped in cross section, usually smooth on edges and midrib, not sheathed at base. Bases often purplish.
- Flowers
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Open flowerheads, petals spreading to slightly turned back, flower stem higher than leaves. Berries shiny pale to mid blue. Flowers open in afternoon.
- Flower colour
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Pale blue. Pale yellow anthers, orange swelling on stalk
- Flower time
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August to January
- Growing conditions
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Moist well drained soil in drier forests and woodlands. Frost tolerant. Full sun semi shade.
- Commonly used for
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Attractive clumping plant for rockeries, cottage gardens and underplanting of established trees.
- Available at indigenous nursery
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- Attracts birds
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- Acknowledgement
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Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory
