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    Dianella revoluta

    Also Known As

    • Flax Lily

    Plant type

    perennial, grass / grass like

    size

    • H: 18"
    • W: 18"

    planting zones

    • 9a-10b

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    Dianella revoluta plant details

    Dianella revoluta is an evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with blue foliage. In spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Features glaucous and grassy texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Dianella revoluta

    Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
    Plant family: asphodelaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 18 IN wide, 18 IN tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, rock garden, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Dianella revoluta

    USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Dianella revoluta plant

    How to Grow Dianella revoluta

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous
      • grassy

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    Dianella tasmanica

    aka Dianella archeri, Dianella densa, Dianella divaricata, Dianella hookeri, Blue Flax Lily, Tasmanian Flax-Lily

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-40"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Dianella tasmanica berries by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Dianella revoluta 'Baby Blue'

    aka Baby Blue Flax Lily

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - bright shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Dianella revoluta 'Baby Blue' flower by Secret Garden Growers
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    Dianella tasmanica 'Yellow Stripe'

    aka Yellow Variegated Flax Lily

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 24"

    Width: 12"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • regular
    Photo of Dianella tasmanica 'Yellow Stripe' foliage by Avant Gardens
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    Dianella tasmanica 'Variegata'

    aka Tasmanian Flax Lily

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 18"-24"

    • mostly shade - shade
    • regular
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Dianella tasmanica 'Variegata' foliage by Little Prince of Oregon
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    Dianella tasmanica 'Ellen Smart'

    aka Ellen Smart Flax Lily

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    7b-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Dianella tasmanica 'Ellen Smart'
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