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Cassa Blue™ Flax Lily
Dianella caerulea 'DBB03'
Pronunciation: di-NEL-la see-ROO-lee-uh
SKU #09830
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Once established water during dry spells.
SIZE:
Foliage clumps reach 18 to 24 in. tall, slowly spreading as wide.
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| Description | An extremely versatile and easy care dwarf selection with lush blue-green foliage and small violet flower clusters followed by attractive purple berries. Slow growing and clump-forming; doesn't spread widely by rhizomes. An excellent mass planting or border in front of shrubs. Hardy and adaptable, tolerates salt spray and drought. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Ornamental Berries, Waterwise, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Design Ideas | The blue foliage is accentuated by a heavy wax layer on the leaf's surface making it attractive, hardy and drought tolerant! Very floriferous, with small violet flower clusters borne on stems sitting just above the foliage in spring. |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Companion Plants | Phormium (Phormium); Loropetalum (Loropetalum); Mexican Heather (Cuphea); Lilyturf (Liriope); Montbretia (Crocosmia) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in average, well-drained soils; tolerates clay, provided a slope or berm for good drainage. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. For a neat appearance, prune old foliage and flower stalks. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring. |
Details
| Description | An extremely versatile and easy care dwarf selection with lush blue-green foliage and small violet flower clusters followed by attractive purple berries. Slow growing and clump-forming; doesn't spread widely by rhizomes. An excellent mass planting or border in front of shrubs. Hardy and adaptable, tolerates salt spray and drought. Evergreen. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Ornamental Berries, Waterwise, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | The blue foliage is accentuated by a heavy wax layer on the leaf's surface making it attractive, hardy and drought tolerant! Very floriferous, with small violet flower clusters borne on stems sitting just above the foliage in spring. |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Companion Plants | Phormium (Phormium); Loropetalum (Loropetalum); Mexican Heather (Cuphea); Lilyturf (Liriope); Montbretia (Crocosmia) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in average, well-drained soils; tolerates clay, provided a slope or berm for good drainage. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. For a neat appearance, prune old foliage and flower stalks. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Cassa Blue™ Flax Lily produce flowers?
Spring
Is Cassa Blue™ Flax Lily evergreen or deciduous?
Cassa Blue™ Flax Lily is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Cassa Blue™ Flax Lily?
Cassa Blue™ Flax Lily is Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Ornamental Berries, Waterwise, Compact Form.
Is Cassa Blue™ Flax Lily resistant to pests or animals?
Coastal Exposure, Drought Tolerant
How fast does Cassa Blue™ Flax Lily grow?
Cassa Blue™ Flax Lily has a Slow growth rate.
Where can I use Cassa Blue™ Flax Lily in my landscape?
Cassa Blue™ Flax Lily is suitable for: Border, Container.
How can I use Cassa Blue™ Flax Lily in my garden design?
The blue foliage is accentuated by a heavy wax layer on the leaf's surface making it attractive, hardy and drought tolerant! Very floriferous, with small violet flower clusters borne on stems sitting just above the foliage in spring.
What color are Cassa Blue™ Flax Lily flowers?
Cassa Blue™ Flax Lily produces Blue flowers.
What color is the foliage of Cassa Blue™ Flax Lily?
Cassa Blue™ Flax Lily has Blue-green foliage.
What plants grow well with Cassa Blue™ Flax Lily?
Good companion plants for Cassa Blue™ Flax Lily include: Phormium (Phormium); Loropetalum (Loropetalum); Mexican Heather (Cuphea); Lilyturf (Liriope); Montbretia (Crocosmia).
How do I care for Cassa Blue™ Flax Lily?
Thrives in average, well-drained soils; tolerates clay, provided a slope or berm for good drainage. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. For a neat appearance, prune old foliage and flower stalks. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.