Dianella ensifolia

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 2'-4'

planting zones

8b-11

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Dianella ensifolia plant details

Dianella ensifolia is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer lavender and white flowers emerge followed by blue fruit. Features grassy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dianella ensifolia

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asphodelaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: lavender and white blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, rare, tropical-looking, unique, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dianella ensifolia

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Architectural & tropically sexy, this rare, lust-worthy Dianella looks like an evergreen, clumping bamboo. Quick-growing to 4’-6’ tall & 3’ across, with cane-like stems topped by small fans of bamboo-like foliage, it’s lovely & made much more interesting by the large & luscious, rich, purple berries that happily appear year-round in temperate climates like ours – highly unusual for this genus. A terrific, EASY, interesting & well-behaved specimen/accent for a shady garden, side yard or large container. Hardy to 15° F.

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

Gardening facts about Dianella ensifolia plant

How to Grow Dianella ensifolia

Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant