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Dianella brevicaulis
Short Stem Flax Lily
Notes

Uses: Planted singly or in groups in mixed landscapes as a feature, or mass planted, in borders, verges, median strips and roundabouts. Extremely hardy and variable can be used as an understorey or in association with a water feature. Tolerates moderate coastal exposure. Attracts native birds and insects. Requires well-drained soils.
Caution: Harmful if eaten

  • Height 0.3-1m
  • Spread 0.5-2.5m
  • Position
    • position-fullshade Full Shade
  • Family Liliaceae
  • Botanical Name Dianella brevicaulis
  • Common Name Short Stem Flax Lily
  • Origin SA, Vic, NSW, WA, Qld, Tas
  • Habit Tufted, Spreading
  • Landscape Coastal cliffs, Coastal dunes, Coastal footslopes, 2nd line coast, Plains, Footslopes, Hills
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Lime, Moderate frost, Salt spray
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Blue
  • Flowering Time Spring, Summer
  • Flower Type Star
  • Form Grass Sedge or Flax