flax lily

How to Grow and Care for flax lily

flax lily · Dianella caerulea
Also known as: paroo lily

Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained, neutral to acid soil in a sheltered site in full sun or partial shade

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterloggingSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing flax lily

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
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Care Tips

Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained, neutral to acid soil in a sheltered site in full sun or partial shade

How to Water flax lily?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for flax lily?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for flax lily?

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What Soil Is Best for flax lily?

Soil type
Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for flax lily?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize flax lily?

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

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How to Prune flax lily?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate flax lily?

Propagate by seed in containers at 13-16°C (55-61°F) in spring. Can also be propagated by division of rhizomes in mid-spring

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How to Transplant flax lily?

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How to Care for flax lily in Winter?

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How to Plant flax lily?

Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained, neutral to acid soil in a sheltered site in full sun or partial shade

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How to Repot flax lily?

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How to Harvest flax lily?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Pests

Generally trouble free

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The Toxicity of flax lily

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More General Info About flax lily

Attributes of flax lily

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
OriginAustralia, New Guinea

Scientific Classification

Species
Dianella caerulea
Genus
Dianella
Family
Asphodelaceae
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