Dianella tasmanica
(Tasman Flax-Lily)
| Planting Group or Form | Strappy / Lily |
|---|---|
| Height | 0.5 - 1.5m |
| Width | 0.5 - 2m |
| Aspect | Part shade to full shade |
| Soil | Moist well drained soils |
| Flower | Blue Aug - Feb |
| Attracts | Bird, native bee and butterfly habitat |
Large clumping shrub with broad leaves and stalked flowerheads sitting above the foliage, followed by shiny purple berries*. Frost tolerant.
*Berries are toxic
Plant under established trees. Will spread less vigorously in drier conditions. Leaves will burn in full sun.
Indigenous name: MURMBAL (Gunditjmara)
The leaf can be split in two down the mid-rib and rolled into string for use in tying and basket weaving.