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Dianella tasmanica ‘Variegata’

COMMON NAME

Flax lily, Variegated Flax

TYPE

Groundcover

FAMILY

Asphodelaceae

NOTES

A sedge-like, rhizomatous, herbaceous perennial with narrow, strap-like leaves.  The flowering stalks are held above the foliage and sport a panicle of small bluish flowers with prominent yellow stamens. The fruit matures into a small, glossy, steely blue berry

GEOGRAPHIC REGION

Tasmania and southeastern Australia

NATIVE HABITAT

Shady spots in wet forests

WEB SOURCES

wikipedia.org

aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu

missouribotanicalgarden.org



Dianella tasmanica Variegata