Dianella tasmanica 'Tas Red'
TAS RED FLAX LILY
Xanthorrhoeaceae-Hemerocallidoideae

 
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Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

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

Tolerances: high wind, second line salt wind, light frost
0.4m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

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Pruning: Remove spent leaves as they form and flower stems if fruiting is not required. Cut back to the ground if stems become too leggy.

 
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Dianella tasmanica 'Tas Red'
TAS RED FLAX LILY
Xanthorrhoeaceae-Hemerocallidoideae

 

  Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

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

Tolerances: high wind, second line salt wind, light frost
0.4m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: blue & yellow

Flowering Time: late spring to mid summer

Leaves: dark green; flushed red & yellow

Ornamental Fruit: purple-blue berry


DESIGN

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

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

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting






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