Variegated Flax Lily
Dianella tasmanica 'variegata'
Description | Handsome, strap-like, green and white-striped leaves will brighten up garden beds and borders. Ideal for massing as a groundcover. Delicate sprays of white flowers with purple sepals appear above the foliage in mid-spring; dark blue berries follow in summer. Excellent for dry shade. Low water needs; spreads vigorously by runners when irrigated. Evergreen in mild winter climates. |
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Light | Partial sun |
Watering | Once established water during dry spells. |
Blooms | Spring |
Mature Size | Reaches 18 to 24 in. tall, spreading by runners. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Landscape Use | Border, Ground Cover |
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Flower Color | White |
Foliage Color | Variegated |
Care | Thrives in organically rich, well-drained soils; tolerates clay. Best with some shade in hot summer regions. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Low water needs, but needs supplemental water during hot, dry summers. Remove spent flower stalks and old foliage as new leaves emerge. Divide if needed in early spring. Can spread vigorously if well irrigated. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-11
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 6
Your climate may be too cold for this plant
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Dublin, Ohio 43017 -
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Dublin, Ohio 43017-5016
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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.