Dianella intermedia 'Marcia's Giant'

Also Known As

New Zealand Blue Berry

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 2'-4'

planting zones

8b-11

Dianella intermedia 'Marcia's Giant' plant details

Dianella intermedia 'Marcia's Giant' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring purple and white flowers emerge followed by blue fruit. Features grassy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dianella intermedia 'Marcia's Giant'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asphodelaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: purple and white blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, rock garden, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dianella intermedia 'Marcia's Giant'

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Fabulous plants with upright, flax-like green leaves, to 3-4 ft tall in this form. Plants are handsome, airy panicles of white to lilac flowers are nice, but the fruit is fabulous, rich, metallic blue berries on thin stems, seeming to float above the plants until fall. This selection from the Berkeley garden of Marcia Donahue is a very consistent fruit former. For half sun with even moisture. Excels in a container. Expect frost damage at 15 °F, mid USDA zone 8.