Dianella tasmanica 'Ellen Smart'

Also Known As

Ellen Smart Flax Lily

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

7b-10b

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Dianella tasmanica 'Ellen Smart' plant details

Dianella tasmanica 'Ellen Smart' is an evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In summer blue flowers emerge followed by blue fruit. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dianella tasmanica 'Ellen Smart'

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: asphodelaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in summer
Uses: cut flower, fall color, rare, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dianella tasmanica 'Ellen Smart'

USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From friend and superb gardener Ellen Smart, grown in her Ridgefield WA. garden for decades, this Australian native forms spreading clumps of strappy green leaves 2 to 3' tall by a similar width in a about 5 years. With clusters of small, nodding, robin-egg blue flowers with yellow stamens. But wait there's more! Cobalt blue fruit forms on long stalks held near the top of the leaves in summer and autumn for much added interest. Has remained evergreen to 10 degrees or so. For 3/4 sun to dappled shade USDA zone 7b/8a. How about that?