Dianella atraxis
NORTHERN FLAX LILY, BROAD LEAF FLAX LILY
Xanthorrhoeaceae-Hemerocallidoideae

 
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Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: second line salt wind
0.75m
Plant habit
 
0.75m

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Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean, oriental, contemporary, coastal, cottage & bush designs

Uses: informal hedge, informal edging, mass planting, border, soil binding, poolside

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: fruit

 
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Dianella atraxis
NORTHERN FLAX LILY, BROAD LEAF FLAX LILY
Xanthorrhoeaceae-Hemerocallidoideae

 

  Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: second line salt wind
0.75m
Plant habit
 
0.75m

FEATURES

Flowers: blue & yellow

Flowering Time: mid spring to late spring

Leaves: glossy; dark green

Ornamental Fruit: blue berry


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean, oriental, contemporary, coastal, cottage & bush designs

Uses: informal hedge, informal edging, mass planting, border, soil binding, poolside

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: fruit






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