The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Richard Morris. PLANTING: Plant in full sun to part shade in the garden. Phormiaceae Tasman flax lily. is an accepted name This name is the accepted name of a species in the genus Dianella (family Xanthorrhoeaceae). Family Hemerocallidaceae . Apply eco-flo gypsum to the soil before planting if you are unsure. Attracts native birds and insects. A very compact strappy leaved clumping perennial with attractive foliage and stem bases that develop a distinct red colouring during winter. SIZE: Grows 0.3 – 1.0m tall with a 0.3-0.5m spread. Short deep red flower stems and blue berries emerge up to 60cm in spring. Sku #9829. Uses: Tasman. Height: Less than 0.5-1m: Width: Less than 0.5: Position: Full sun, part shade: Growth rate: Medium to fast: Soil: Grows well in heavy clay or well drained soils. Dianella is a superb choice for mass planting under large trees. Light … Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources; Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure; Natural Resources, Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges; and Renewal SA. Leaf sheath closely folded and fused. Ken Fern, Can be used as a ground cover, but is … To check for soil moisture, use your finger or a small trowel to dig in and examine the soil. Cultivars available in a range of foliage colours. Excellent choice for both tropical and modern garden design. Dianella tasmanica ‘Blaze’ produces purplish green foliage for most of the year which makes it a great contrast or feature plant. Joined Sep 6, 2011 Messages 1,818 Reaction score 236. Available for fast delivery to your door in all Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Canberra and Brisbane, metropolitan and regional areas. Tough, low maintenance plant for borders, those tricky narrow spots in the garden, pots or as an accent plant. Species: tasmanica… Dianella tasmanica ‘Tasred’ Native Flax. Avoid planting in heavy, clay soil as they prefer good drainage. Its leaves were used to make a strong fibre. Dianella tasmanica is an evergreen Perennial growing to 1 m (3ft 3in) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in) at a medium rate. Leaves mostly erect, sheathing at base, the sheath fully occluded below the blade; lamina flat or margins slightly recurved, 20–95 cm long, 1.5–3.5 cm wide, margins and abaxial midrib regularly and prominently serrate-scabrous. is an accepted name This name is the accepted name of a species in the genus Dianella (family Xanthorrhoeaceae). 0. For Sydney and north, light shade to heavy shade only (can use in full sun if near the coast). Add plants to your list by clicking the bookmark on detail pages, The Green Infrastructure Project is a partnership between. The foliage, flowers, and berries of flax lily are attractive additions to flower arrangements. Dianella ‘Clarity Blue’ is a new and improved variety that has stunning grey foliage for year round interest and can even cope with short periods of wet feet. Dianella tasmanica 'Tasred' (Tasman flax-lily 'Tasred') will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years. This plant is listed in the RHS Plant Finder book. Plant specs. USES:Mass plantings, underplanting, rockeries, borders. Exposure: Part sun to shade. This 'Flax Lilly' has shiny green, strappy leaves which have varying hues of yellow and red - mostly during the colder months. Dianella tasmanica on Wikipedia. DESCRIPTION: Graceful growing native flowering grass with bright green arching leaves with striking cherry red leaf bases. ; Dianella divaricata f. dentifera Schlittler; Dianella hookeri Baker; Dianella tasmanica var. Appreciates sun in cooler areas, dappled to deep shade in warmer climates. Plant in … Dianella tasmanica Hook.f. Pot size guide -Qty + Add to Cart. Unlike other Dianella species, its fruit is toxic. NEW Search BACK to Search Results. It is in leaf all year, in flower from May to July. Easy to care for. Dec 11, 2011 #2 Here are some purple Dianella berries. Unique green foliage has a red-tinged base which becomes more acute in colder months, fading to green in summer. Sku #9829. It is a very compact form, relatively drought tolerant and very frost tolerant. Tiny blue flowers on long stems in later winter-spring; followed by purple-blue berries in summer. Does well as a border, edging plant, in containers, groundcover, around pools, courtyards and under canopied trees. Dianella tasmanica 'Variegata' (White Striped Tasman Flax Lily) - A beautiful strap-leafed perennial with clumps to 18 to 24 inches tall bearing fans of rich green leaves with bold white longitudinal stripes and a finely serrated leaf margin. Avoid very poor soils. Do not eat anything unless you are 100% confident of identification. The genus is named after Diana, the Roman goddess, of hunting and Queen of the woods and the specific epithet is a reference to this species being from the island of Tasnmania, but it is also found on … Pre-Order for Future Delivery. Dianella tasmanica on Plants for a Future, a resource and information centre for edible and otherwise useful plants. Water: As needed. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Compact and interesting foliage. Dianella tasmanica Hook.f. Tiny blue flowers on long stems in later winter-spring; followed by purple-blue berries in summer. Dianella tasmanica 'Destiny' (P) Hardy, cream and rich green variegated leafed 'Flax Lilly'. Fertilizing with a slow release fertilizer in spring encourages healthier plants and removing the old brown leaves is the only maintenance that is required for this plant. Dianella. Genus: Dianella. Online Plants has an extensive range Dianella plants. Avoid very poor soils. Dianella tasmanica. Dianella tasmanica (Tasman Flax Lily) - A beautiful strap-leafed perennial with clumps to 30 inches tall bearing fans of rich green leaves that are finely serrated along the leaf margins. Dianella tasmanica is a Evergreen Perennial up to 1.00 metres tall. We have the most extensive range of this plant in an array of pot sizes. In Zone 10, however, cold … Dianella tasmanica Hook.f. Dusty Miller Alexander Pearce. Blueberry flax grows about 2 feet tall in full sun to part shade. Care Dianella Tasmanica is very drought tolerant but do water plentifully when young. This species was first collected in Tasmania in 1837 where it generally grows in moist wooded forests but it is also found along the coast of New South Wales. Uses: Planted singly or in groups for mixed landscapes, in verges and raised beds. Prevent rapidly colonization of Dianella by watering infrequently. Dianella tasmanica Silver Streak™ A 1-2 foot tall variegated form of the Tasman Flax Lily that is grown for its bold white-striped gray-green leaves. Caution: Harmful if eaten. TASRED ® Dianella tasmanica ‘TR20’ Common Name: Tasmanian Flax Lily . Use sharp clippers and cut the leaf far back into the plan. Dianella attracts native birds and insects. AT A GLANCE Latin name: Dianella tasmanica ‘variegata’ Common name: flax lily Origin: New Zealand Plant type: perennial Flowers: panicles of pure blue 3/4-in. Distribution: Australia. Care: Water as required for 8-13 weeks until established then water as required. Dianella tasmanica Hook.f. It is a perennial species found in moist, shaded forests in Tasmania, Victoria and along the east coast of New South Wales. wide, grass-like, upright Mature height: 2 ft. Hardiness: Zone 7 south Soil: well drained Exposure: full sun to light afternoon shade Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. They have a sweet flavour, which becomes nutty once the seeds are chewed. Excellent choice for both tropical and modern garden design. Dianella tasmanica J.D. Dec 24, 2018 - Dianella are a fantastic landscape plant available from Online Plants. Garden Uses. The record derives from WCSP (data supplied on 2012-03-26) which reports it as an accepted name (record 304172) with original publication details: Fl. Description The Variegated flax lily has become the most popular choice of Tasmania flax lilies. Best as an under story planting in shaded situations. The record derives from WCSP (data supplied on 2012-03-26) which reports it as an accepted name (record 304172) with original publication details: Fl. Dianella tasmanica Hook.f. Blue flowers on red stems are followed by highly ornamental purple berries. Suggested uses. LOCATION: Full sun to light partial shade. The Flax Lily is striking, whether it is used as a small accent plant or planted en masse to fill a larger expanse. Excellent cold weather and frost tolerance. Frost and drought tolerant. Tasman. Flax Lily, Dianella tasmanica. Blooms/Feature: Delicate blue flowers spring to summer. The Dianella Tasmanica (Tasman flax lily) grows naturally in the forests of Tasmania, Victoria and the NSW coast. My Burncoose. It is hardy to zone (UK) 9. Dianella is a very popular plant used by councils here in Australia. Online Plants has an extensive range Dianella plants. Attracts native birds and insects. Tasmanian Flax Lily. Prefers well-drained soils but can handle some waterlogging. Genus Dianella are rhizomatous evergreen perennials with leathery, sword-shaped leaves and sprays of small, starry deep blue flowers followed by long-lasting blue or purple berries . Menu. Botanic Name. Dianella tasmanica 'TAS300' PBR Range: Strappy Leaf WHERE TO BUY More Info. To keep flax lily looking tidy, remove expired or tattered leaves throughout the growing season. Not sure if it's used in Sydney much but it's a common landscaping plant in Melbourne, and has bigger more tempting berries. Tolerates well drained soils to clay soils. Emerald Arch® Dianella suits well drained soils to clay soils. Dianella isn’t a plant we grow in the nursery but it ticks a lot of boxes for a plant i … Grows well under trees or paired with other perennials in a mixed border. stars Foliage: 2-in. USES: Strong leaf colour, tropical effect. Dianella tasmanica, also known as Tasman flax lily or simply flax lily, is a sedge-like, rhizomatous, herbaceous perennial native to Tasmania and southeastern Australia. Dianella tasmanica at Gymnosperms.org. Habitat of Flax Lily: Forests. Dianella caerulea is an evergreen Perennial growing to 0.8 m (2ft 7in) by 0.3 m (1ft). Plant Selector + has been assisted by SA Water and the Local Government Research and Development Scheme. Item code: 9319762983560P. Suitable for: light (sandy) and … Why are there no more details? Last edited by a moderator: Jun 2, 2014. Dianella tasmanica on Wikipedia. Name: Blue flax lily Latin Name: Dianella caerulea. Comments have to be approved before they are shown here. Use to add color in drier, shady areas. At present our information about this plant is limited to a list of the nurseries that supply it. Dianella tasmanica Hook.f., Fl. DESCRIPTION: Graceful growing native flowering grass with bright green arching leaves with striking cherry red leaf bases. Description: A plant which keeps growing from year to year. Dianella tasmanica: Grass: Tasman Flax Lily. Its narrow, strap-like leaves can reach 3' long, and individual plants can reach 1.5-2' tall. Cultivation. It is hardy to zone (UK) 9. Established plants should be … They spread slowly by creeping rhizomes, and will fill a 3' area. No surplus available. Tasman. Dianella tasmanica 'TR20' PP #18,737. Pre-Order for Future Delivery. stars Foliage: 2-in. Uses: The blue fruits of the Dianella were eaten raw. Dianella from Burncoose Nurseries Varieties of Dianella available to buy include the following: DIANELLA caerulea 'Cassa Blue' ,DIANELLA revoluta 'Coolvista' ,DIANELLA tasmanica 'Tas Red' ... Plants by mail order since 1984, over 4100 plants online today! It has a dense tidy appearance with beautiful wide leaves and large purple berries in spring and summer, and is a great alternative to Phormium. The green linear keeled leaves have finely toothed margins, and may reach 1 m (40 in) in length and 1.5-4 cm wide. Dianella tasmanica, also known as Tasman flax lily or simply flax lily, is a sedge-like, rhizomatous, herbaceous perennial native to Tasmania and southeastern Australia. It was described by the English botanist Joseph Hooker in 1858. Dianella is a genus of about forty species of flowering plants in the monocot family Asphodelaceae and are commonly known as flax lilies. They will tolerate poor soils but it’s best to enrich them with … Available for fast delivery to your door in all Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Canberra and Brisbane, metropolitan and regional areas. Dianella tasmanica tolerates clay, sand and some water-logging but prefers well-drained soils. Most likely because it’s a native and is really tough and hardy. Known Hazards The fruit of this species can cause irritation to the digestive tract Please be careful not to confuse with the very similar looking Dianella tasmanica which is said to be toxic. USES:Mass plantings, underplanting, rockeries, borders. Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future. Dianella tasmanica native range is Tasmania, the leaves are substantially bigger than D. carulea, with bigger berries and shap spikes at the back of the leaves (common of all Dianella but noticeably sharp in D. Tasmanica). Position: Full sun to heavy shade. Evergreen. Dianella tasmanica 'Variegata' (v) Join the RHS today and get 12 months for the price of 9. 1 Available Now Labels. Join now. Dianella tasmanica 'Cherry Red' PBR. Other common names Tasman flax-lily . It enjoys light shade or part sun and so keeps its water requirements to a minimum in the summer. Uses Excellent feature plant, ideal for rockeries and water features. Fertilizing Instructions. Family: Xanthorrhoeaceae. Search. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Ideal for border and large container. Basket. Ajna Fern Once established, flax lily can be drought tolerant. Evergreen: Use: Tasman Flax Lily is a great choice for mass planting in garden beds and borders. Dianella tasmanica at the Australian Government's Australian National Botanic Gardens. Tasred® Dianella will often get a red base in cold climates, or even change from green to green with reddish tinges at times. Reactions: BushcraftOZ. Height: 100 cm (3 1 / 4 foot) Flowering: May to July. It has a dense tidy appearance with beautiful wide leaves and large purple berries in spring and summer, and is a great alternative to Phormium. Its bold shape and striking variegated leaves make is suitable for use in containers, parkways, mass … Dianella tasmanica on Plants for a Future, a resource and information centre for edible and otherwise useful plants. Best as an under story planting in shaded situations. Flax Lily, Dianella tasmanica. The Variegated flax lily draws from its parentage in South Australia and Tasmania; it grows best in understory conditions of light shade, organic soils and with regular moisture. The Green Infrastructure Project is a partnership between Botanic Gardens of South Australia; Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources; Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure; Natural Resources, Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges; and Renewal SA. Plant Finder - the ultimate garden reference resource. This plant spreads by rhizomes and in the right situation can rapidly colonize a planter bed. - Tasmania, Victoria, New South Wales; Dianella tenuissima G.W.Carr - New South Wales; Uses. The leaves are used for making baskets and the berries as a dye source. Dianella tasmanica on the Texas AgriLife Extension Service and Texas A&M University, Texas A&M System. (Syn: Dianella archeri Hook.f. Its common names include Tasman Flax Lily, Flax Lily and Blue Berry Flax Lily. It is in leaf all year, in flower from May to July. Blue flowers in spring and purple berries in summer. Dianella tasmanica is a strappy herbaceous plant which grows to 0.5-2 metres (1-7 ft) high and wide, with a thick spreading rhizome under the ground. Suitable pH: acid and neutral soils. Cold Hardiness: Tasmanian Flax Lily is useful in USDA cold hardiness zones 9 (8) to 11, being ever- Dianellas will grow in full sun to part shade and perform best in rich fertile soils. It forms clumps of grass-like strappy leaves It produces star shaped, lavender-blue to violet flowers Family: Liliaceae; this genus is also variously placed by different authorities in the Agaveaceae, Phor- miaceae or Hemerocallidaceae. If you would like to support this site, please consider, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. 2: 57 1858. Uses: Mass plantings, specimen plantings and low water gardens. Deep red flower stems carry blue flowers followed by blue berries. Dianella tasmanica 'TR20' PP #18,737. Tasmanian Flax Lily is a hardy tufted rhizomatous perennial often planted along roadways and street beds because it requires little to no maintenance. Dianella Tasmanica 'Tas Red' from Burncoose Nurseries available online to buy - Information: broad, shiny green leaves, tinged red in winter. Latin name: Dianella tasmanica Family: Phormiaceae Description of the plant: Plant: Evergreen Perennial. A tough, adaptable and compact strappy leafed plant with beautiful, wide leaves and large purple berries that appear in spring. Evergreen - strap-shaped, stiff, rough-margined leaves to 1.2m (4ft) longBlue - with yellow anthers Destiny® Dianella tasmanica ‘TAS100’ Striking variegated foliage; Compact Flax Lily; Very frost tolerant; Description: Destiny® Dianella is a stand out variegated Flax Lily perfect for mass plantings, accent gardens and patio pots. Please set your store before adding product to cart.? If you have any useful information about this plant, please leave a comment. Tufted plants to c. 1 m high, sometimes spreading extensively by rhizomes. Useful Temperate Plants Database 2016 by If the first 2-4” (5-10cm) of soil is dry, it is time to water. It's a moderate grower that does fine anywhere in South Florida. Tasred® Dianella will often get a red base in cold climates, or even change from green to green with reddish tinges at times. Dianella tasmanica 'TAS300' PBR Range: Strappy Leaf WHERE TO BUY More Info. Ideal as a foliage plant or as a feature in a large pot. Uses: Mass plantings, accent gardens, pot plantings. Prefers well-drained soils but can handle some waterlogging. Related Plants. Hooker Tasmanian Flax Lily Other Common Names: Blue Flax Lily, Tasman Flax Lily, Variegated Flax Lily. No medicinal use found, but the fruit is an irritant; the fruit of D. intermedia has been suspected of causing the death of a child. The first specimen of Dianella tasmanica was collected in 1837 by Ronald Gunn in Tasmania. Dec 24, 2018 - Dianella are a fantastic landscape plant available from Online Plants. Leaves mostly erect, sheathing at base, the sheath fully occluded below the blade; lamina flat or margins slightly recurved, 20–95 cm long, 1.5–3.5 cm wide, margins and abaxial midrib regularly and prominently serrate-scabrous. A pretty plant, but also a source of fine fibre. 2: 57 1858. Dimensions: 20″ H x 22″ W. USDA Zones: 9|10|11|12|13. Its foliage, flowers and berries can all be used in flower arrangements. Dianella tasmanica ‘Tasred’ Native Flax A very compact strappy leaved clumping perennial with attractive foliage and stem bases that develop a distinct red colouring during winter. Please be careful not to confuse with the very similar looking Dianella tasmanica which is said to be toxic. Listed in the RHS Plant Finder. Dianella tasmanica - Tas Red. variegata C.Pynaert); SE. Dianella are a widely used strappy leaf plant with landscaping applications and are a great alternative to New Zeland Flax.. With over 15 species such as Dianella revoluta, Dianella caerulea (Paroo lily) and Dianella tasmanica being native to Australia they are widely used … The leaves are also used in making baskets. Incorporate fertilizer into the soil when preparing beds for new plants. Beds and borders, Architectural, City, Coastal, Containers, Cottage/Informal. Hemerocallidaceae, Liliaceae, Phormiaceae) Storey Lower storey; Size 0.3-1.6 m x 1.5 m; Plant grouping Lilies & Irises; Leaves Thin, mid to dark green glossy strap leaves 0.3-1.6 m x 8-20 mm, arching downwards. Soil: Well-drained. Position: Full sun to moderate shade. Tolerates drought and frost. Dianella. Tolerates drought and frost. Uses: Planted singly or in groups for mixed landscapes, in verges and raised beds. Name: Blue flax lily Latin Name: Dianella caerulea. Its foliage, flowers and berries can all be used in flower arrangements. FROM: $17.99 $14.39 SET YOUR STORE. Plant in moderately fertile, humus-rich, neutral to acid, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Dianella tasmanica 'Tas Red' (P) - comm. Last update on 2019-08-24: Now containing 8457 plants. [3] Blue flowers in spring and summer are followed by violet berries. Best performing, biggest selling Dianella tasmanica in Australia; Great colour contrast with changing foliage; Description: Tasred® Dianella will often get a red base in cold climates, or even change from green to green with reddish tinges at times. Flax Lily. Dianella tasmanica at Gymnosperms.org. Image Gallery; Description; Water Needs; Plant Properties; Maintenance; Associations; Image Gallery . It is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine.. Available in Stores. Tough, low maintenance plant for borders, those tricky narrow spots in the garden, pots or as an accent plant. Dianella tasmanica Hook.f. They spread slowly by creeping rhizomes, and will fill a 3' area. Medicinal use of Flax Lily: None known Known hazards of Dianella tasmanica: The fruit of this species can cause irritation to the digestive tract. ; Dianella densa Lindb. It’s tolerance for shade, moisture, and cooler temperatures make it a great choice for those wetter cooler locations that don’t suit some of the other dianellas. Dianella tasmanica Flax Lily - often used in street and public area planting. It is essentially an excellent filler for frost free areas or areas with little frost. Not sure if it's used in Sydney much but it's a common landscaping plant in Melbourne, and has bigger more tempting berries. Dianella tasmanica 'Cherry Red' PBR. Dianella tasmanica on the Texas AgriLife Extension Service and Texas A&M University, Texas A&M System. Synonym Separated from Dianella tasmanica; Family Asphodelaceae (syn. It has leaves to 80 cm, and a flower stem to 1.5 m. Blue flowers in spring and summer are followed by violet berries. Tufted plants to c. 1 m high, sometimes spreading extensively by rhizomes. Dianella tasmanica Hook.f. Add To Cart . It adapts readily to cultivation and is commonly seen in Australian gardens. We have the most extensive range of this plant in an array of pot sizes. Dianella tasmanica Silver Streak™ A 1-2 foot tall variegated form of the Tasman Flax Lily that is grown for its bold white-striped gray-green leaves Blooms/Feature: 2: 57 1858. Dianella tasmanica 'Variegata' Download Profile Save Profile Share Profile. For key to Symbols & Hardiness Zones, click here . with help from Its narrow, strap-like leaves can reach 3' long, and individual plants can reach 1.5-2' tall. Dianella tasmanica, commonly known as the Tasman Flax-lily or Tasmanian Flax-lily is a herbaceous strappy perennial herb of the family Asphodelaceae, subfamily Hemerocallidoideae, found in southeastern Australia including Tasmania. Archivist. web interface by Plant Selector + has been assisted by SA Water and the Local Government Research and Development Scheme. Unique green foliage has a red-tinged base which becomes more acute in colder months, fading to green in summer. Flax lily is extremely successful in dry shade, where it imparts a tropical vibe. Blue flowers on red stems are followed by highly ornamental purple berries. gigantea Schlittler; Dianella tasmanica f. laevis Schlittler; Dianella tasmanica var. Dianella tasmanica, commonly known as the Tasman Flax-lily [1] or Tasmanian Flax-lily [2] is a herbaceous strappy perennial herb of the family Xanthorrhoeaceae, subfamily Hemerocallidoideae, found in southeastern Australia and Tasmania.It has leaves to 80 cm, flower stem to 1.5 m, and the berries are not edible. AT A GLANCE Latin name: Dianella tasmanica ‘variegata’ Common name: flax lily Origin: New Zealand Plant type: perennial Flowers: panicles of pure blue 3/4-in. Common Names. 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